Those that call tips into Crime Stoppers are urged to keep checking back to determine if they have been awarded a cash reward. It may take up to one month to get a reward  posted.

Burglary

 

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary at Commonwealth Electric, 759 So. 33rd Avenue, Columbus, NE that took place the early morning hours of March 11, 2008. Suspect(s) entered the building and removed copper wire and checks. Total amount taken is estimated in excess of $2,700.00 with approximately $200.00 in damage.

 

Burglary

 

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary that occurred at Simon House 3620 18th Street, Columbus, NE sometime between 6:00 P.M. July 17th and 9:20 A.M. July 18, 2007. Entry is believed to have been gained by prying a walk-in door.  Once inside the suspect(s) entered a safe and removed keys and some cash.

 

Damage to the safe and loss of cash is estimated to be approximately $700.00

 

The incidents remains under investigation by the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Theft

The Platte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft of a black tandem axel car trailer, Nebraska license 10X3118 from Columbus Steel, 3469 E. 21st Avenue. The trailer was reportably taken sometime between April 22, 2007 and May 29, 2007. Value is estimated at $2,425.00.

 

The incident remains under investigation by the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

 

 

Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact the Platte County Sheriff’s Office at 402-564-3229  or Platte County Area Crime Stoppers at  402-563-4000

 

 

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