Monday, January 7, 2013
Residents Find Home And Vehicle Targeted By Burglars
Residents of Mt. Lebanon Road returned to their home during the weekend to find that both their residence and vehicle had been targeted by burglars.
The male resident, age 28, summoned Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies to the 332 Mt. Lebanon Road home around 9:15 p.m. He reported his wife had called him at work to say that the front door of the house was standing open with the glass broken.
The man returned home in order to check the house. He told deputies that no one had been inside, but that he had discovered his Remington 700 bolt action rifle had been stolen from a closet, along with a Nikon scope.
Further investigation revealed that a window had been busted out of the victim’s 2000 Jeep Wrangler, parked nearby. According to reports the stereo had been removed from the dashboard, but was found lying on the ground near the vehicle. The ignition had sustained damages, rendering the vehicle unable to be started.
Loss and damages incurred due to the crime were estimated to total $2,025. The matter currently remains under investigation through the department’s Criminal Investigation Division.
Anyone who has information pertinent to the investigation is encouraged to contact the department at 931-762-3626.
