Dawes County Crimestoppers » Current Crimes

Double Exposure Burglary

jarvis.wallage — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:13:35 +0000

On the early morning hours of October 21, 2009, Officers of the Chadron Police Department responded to a burglary at a local business, Double Exposure, located at 201 West Second Street in Chadron, Nebraska. At approximately 00:49hrs, an unknown subject or subjects entered through a broken plate glass window and took two manikins with clothes. Anyone with information can call the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510 or Crime Stoppers at 308-432-0519. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward upon arrest and conviction of those involved. Officer Aron Chrisman 205

Officers Investigate Break-in At CSC

jarvis.wallage — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:54:24 +0000

Law enforcement officials are investigating a burglary of the Chadron State College business office, in which an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen late Thursday night or early Friday morning.

CSC officials closed the business office Friday as police officers were on campus to investigate.

The incident occurred on the same week payments were due from students for the fall semester. The payment deadline has been extended to Friday, Aug. 21. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous while furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved may be eligible for a reward. Please contact the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510 or Dawes County Crimestoppers at 308-432-0519. Sgt. J. Wallage

Police Department asks residents to lock doors. Warn of break in’s.

jarvis.wallage — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:57:59 +0000

During the second week of July 2009 and second week of August 2009, persons entered a number of unlocked vehicles and a garage around the Chadron area. As a result, the contents were rummaged through and items of a minor monitary value were taken. In the course of the investigation, money was usually the target as well as other property items. The amounts taken were in so far as insignificant amounts of miscellaneous change. The Chadron Police Department would like to remind residents to please secure their vehicles if possible. Anyone observing any suspicious behavior in that of persons entering or attempting to gain entry to vehicles or buildings is asked to please contact the Chadron Police Department 432-0510 or the Dawes County Crimestoppers 432-0519. Persons furnishing Information leading to the arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward. Sgt. J. Wallage

Concession stand break in.

jarvis.wallage — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:32:53 +0000

On July 27, 2009 Officers of the Chadron Police Department responded to a burglary at the baseball fields located at 410 North Main Street in Chadron, Nebraska. At some time between July 20, 2009 and July 27, 2009, an unknown subject or subjects took an unspecified amount of candy and other consumable goods from the concession stands at the baseball fields. Anyone with information can call the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510 or Crime Stoppers at 308-432-0519. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward upon arrest and conviction of those involved. Officer S. Sanders.

CPD seeking leads to recovery of stolen vehicle

jarvis.wallage — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:48:29 +0000

In the early morning hours of Friday May 15, 2009 the Chadron Police Department investigated the recovery of a local stolen vehicle. At around 0639 hours three suspects left the Chadron Wal Mart on foot. The suspects went West out of the parking lot to Linden Street got on to Highway 20 and headed West bound on foot. One suspect considerbly taller than the other two the suspect was wearing a red sweater grey pants and carrying something in his right hand. It appears one suspect was wearing a blue sweatshirt and black shorts. one suspect was wearing a black sweater with blue jeans. The suspects walked next to a white mini van that was in motion at the intersection of Linden Street and Wal Mart parking lot. Several Vehicles were observed on Highway 20 that might have seen the suspects. Officer B. Hisel

Persons sought for damaging vehicles inside fenced lot

jarvis.wallage — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:53:02 +0000

The Chadron Police Department is requesting assistance solving a criminal mischief that occurred over the weekend of May 9 and 10 2009. Sometime over the weekend an unknown number of individuals entered a fenced in area on the 100 block of North Main Street. Approximately 3 dozen vehicles and 1 dozen motorcycles sustained some damage or total damage to their windshields, windows, headlights and taillights. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers at 308-432-0519. Individuals calling Crimestoppers can remain anonymous. Individuals providing information leading to arrests can be eligible for cash rewards. Officer D. Bauer.

Overnight Search for Suspected Armed Robber 04/25/09

jarvis.wallage — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:32:23 +0000

Shortly before 10 p.m. last night (Monday), Chadron Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of Chadron Avenue, after receiving a call from a person stating that somebody had just attempted to rob him.

According to Chadron Police Lt. Rick Hickstein, the person said they were approached by an armed male suspect who demanded property. When the victim showed they did not have anything to give, the suspect left on foot.

A perimeter was established by the Chadron Police Department and a K-9 unit was brought in from Sheridan County to assist with the search; as well as, officers from the Nebraska State Patrol, the Dawes County Sheriff’s Office, and the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office.

A search ensued, but the suspect was not found.

Lt. Hickstein said, the suspect is described as a five-foot-six to five-foot-nine inch tall white male in his mid to upper teens with a tall, slender build. He was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt; baseball hat; and loose, baggy blue jeans.

No one was injured in the attempted robbery and the investigation continues.

Anyone with information can call the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510 or Crime Stoppers at 308-432-0519. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Sgt. J. Wallage

Chadron Swimming Pool Building Damaged

jarvis.wallage — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 04:58:11 +0000

Sometime between the night of Friday April 10, 2009 and Saturday April 11, 2009 unknown person(s) damaged the main glass door entrance to the Chadron Municipal Swimming Pool building. If anyone has any information which may lead to the arrest and conviction of those involved you may be eligible for a reward. To report a tip and remain anonymous call Dawes County Crimestoppers at 308-432-0519 or contact the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510. Sergeant J. Wallage

Business Burglary - Chadron

jarvis.wallage — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:35:36 +0000

Sometime between the hours of 12:00AM and 6:30AM on the dates of October 19, 2008 and November 18th and 20th of 2008 unknown person(s) entered the business of Lariat Liquor 341 West Third Street, Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska by damaging and entering through a front door window. Taken was a variety of alcohol, tobacco and food products If anyone has any information which may lead to the arrest and conviction of those involved you may be eligible for a reward. To report a tip and remain anonymous call Dawes County Crimestoppers at 308-432-0519 or contact the Chadron Police Department at 308-432-0510. Sergeant J. Wallage

$10,000 REWARD - Power Sub-Station Vandalism !!

Karl Dailey — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:47:56 +0000

HAY SPRINGS (NE) - Northwest Rural Public Power District and Tri-State G & T are offering a $10,000 Reward to anyone who furnishes evidence sufficient for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons guilty of the vandalism & theft at the Hay Springs Sub-Station.This act of vandalism is believed to have taken place sometime during the week of June 22, 2008. If anyone has any information regarding this willful act of vandalism and theft at the Northwest Rural Public Power District - Hay Springs Sub-Station, please contact the Sheridan County sheriff’s office - 308-327-2161. Or contact CrimeStoppers at 308-432-0519.

Vandalism also poses a serious safety threat.

Les Tlustos, director of consumer services for Northwest Rural, said, “Sub-station high voltage equipment can cause injury or even death. Electricity is dangerous and only those with proper training should work on or near it.”

Tlustos added that in addition to the potential harm to vandals and employees, customers of the district can also be put at risk.

KCNB FM Radio in Hay Springs also had a theft around the same time as the substation theft and vandalism. If you have any information about this crime, you can contact the Sheridan County Sheriff at 308-327-2161 or CrimeStoppers at 308-432-0519 — Sheriff Karl Dailey

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