CRIME REPORT; 08-17-10
Good morning!!!!! Here are a few examples of calls your police department responded to over the last twenty four hours. Officer Valdez responded to a vehicle burglary call in the 400 block of Green. The victim stated he came home and caught a 16 year old male, an 18 year old male, and a 19 year old male who were burglarizing the victim's vehicle. The two older subjects fled the scene in a vehicle. The 16 year old male ran on foot and was caught. The subject had an outstanding warrant for burglary and was arrested for the warrant and for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. Officer Joeris responded to a vehicle burglary call in the 400 block of Riverside. The victim stated an unknown suspect had entered the victim's vehicle through a rolled down window and took a GPS and a set of keys. The victim's loss was estimated at $155 and a report was worked for Burglary of a Motor Vehicle. Over the last several weeks, thieves have been targeting vehicles with GPS systems in plain sight. When you leave your vehicle, secure your valuables, including GPS systems and other frequently stolen items, in the trunk. For the Abilene Police Department, this is Sgt Keith Shackleford.