Monday, June 17, 2013
Crime Report Monday
Aggravated burglary
Deputies investigated the burglary of a Hoyt Circle home on Friday. A resident reported finding the burglary while the owners were vacationing. The burglar entered through a bedroom window then rummaged about the entire home. Taken were more than $3,000 worth of firearms, jewelry, change and two payroll checks. Investigators were able to obtain fingerprint evidence. The investigation is on-going.
Aggravated burglary
A resident of Shotwell Road reported to deputies Friday that someone had broken into her garage stealing tools, power tools, a chainsaw, wheelbarrow, girl’s bicycle, and steel shelves. Loss and damages totaled approximately $1,170. She reported an attempt had been made to break into her house only a few days prior, but that the culprit had been unsuccessful.
Theft
A West Lawrence resident reported to deputies Friday that someone had stolen an old car from his deceased father’s property. The victim estimated that the 1986 Oldsmobile would be worth around $300 if sold for scrap. He told deputies that he had located the vehicle at a local scrap metal business. The business owner was able to provide deputies with some information about the man who sold him the car. The victim said that he did not want the car returned, but that he did wish to recover the money the thief had obtained.
