Crime of the Week

2012

The crime of the week is a burglary report on file with the McCook Police Department. On or about the early morning hours of July 13, 2011 a person or persons forced their way into a business on east B St. A brown metal cash box was stolen and later recovered minus the cash. The person or persons caused significant damage to the rear door of the business to gain entry.

The crime of the week is a criminal mischief report on file with the McCook Police Department. During a one month period from November 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011 a person or persons used spray paint and rocks to damage a business and items located at that business on South St. in McCook. Over $1000 worth of damage was caused to the business.

The crime of the week is a criminal mischief report on file with the McCook Police Department. On or about the 27^th of November 2011 a person or persons used black magic marker to apply graffiti to the playground equipment at Norris Park. Because of the type of equipment involved it may have to be replaced in order to remove the graffiti.

If you have any information about this or any Crime, call the McCook Area Crime Stoppers at area code 308-345-5440 or send us a Cyber-Tip! If your information leads to the arrest of a suspect, you will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000. You can remain anonymous. Citizens are encouraged to be aware of what is going on in their neighborhoods and to become involved by reporting suspicious activities. Lets work together to keep our community safe.

Several road side signs within Red Willow County are continuously becoming part of someone's target practice. Person or persons are shooting up our signs on the county roads, and this activity could have disastrous consequences for unsuspecting motorists. Crime Stoppers is offering a $1000.00 reward for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of suspects that are involved with damaging these signs.