Oct 26, 2024

Sheriff investigating series of vehicle burglaries, thefts

Posted Oct 26, 2024 11:27 PM
Security camera image Brown Co. Sheriff
Security camera image Brown Co. Sheriff

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts that occurred in the Everest around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

Thieves are locating vehicles and trailers that are unlocked and taking anything of value they can find.  The Everest area has had 3 reports of this activity.  Sheriff Merchant asked that everyone make sure to "lock your vehicles and take the keys, lock your trailers, garages, homes, tractors, combines as this area of Brown county  has been targeted, but as we all know--it can happen anywhere."

"We are networking with other agencis, sharing information on these crimes.If you have any information about these crimes, contact the Sheriff'sOffice at once.  I appreciate the public's assistance in this matter.  A portion of a video is included, if you should recognize the thieves,contact us at once.This is all the information that  can be  shared at this point in time asthis incidents are under investigation.