Crime of the Week - Sidney Herald Leader

This week Richland County Crimestopper is a reported theft from a burglary to a garage in the area of the 200 block of 7th Avenue SE. Upon investigation by the Sidney Police Department, it was found that on Jan. 1, the owner of the residence noticed that the door to a garage, that is not attached to the house, was open.

In checking the garage, the owner found that items had been thrown around and cabinets were open. It was also found that the following items were missing from the garage:

• Two laser levelers

• Black & Decker circular saw

• Skill circular saw

• DeWalt compound miter saw

• Associated wrenches

• Associated screwdrivers

• Ratchets

• Craftsman shop vac 12 gallons

• Reciprocating saw

• Two propane tanks

• Chain saw

• Leaf blower/vacuum

As with any investigation, it is possible that a member of the public saw or heard something that may assist investigators with the investigation of this matter.

Crimestoppers believes that someone may have information on the person or persons that entered this garage or someone that sold or tried to sale items described in the theft. If you have knowledge or information on any crimes in Richland County, contact CRIMESTOPPERS by calling 433-6666 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

You can also contact Crimestoppers in Richland County anytime (24/7) by going to the new Crimestoppers website at www.richlandcs.com then going to Submit a Web Tip or by texting the code “CSRC plus your message to: 274637 (CRIMES). You can also contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919

Crimestoppers is asking anyone in the Savage and Lambert communities that would be interested in serving on the Crimestoppers board in Richland County to please notify Undersheriff Robert Burnison with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919.

** Check the Wanted Person section of the Richland County Crimestoppers website www.richlandcs.com each week for those wanted in Richland County. At least one new entry will be posted each week with photo if available. Crimestoppers is asking for information that would help lead to the arrest of those with an active warrant in Richland County.

Remember: As with all Crimestoppers tips, calls are not recorded and the call will remain confidential. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00 for information concerning this case or any other serious crime.

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