Burglary reports spike in the month of June
July 12, 2017

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a rash of recent burglaries. 

In late May and throughout the month of June Ogallala has seen a significant spike in the number of burglaries to business reported.  These burglaries are all very similar in nature and are believed to be related.  In most of the burglaries reported, the suspect forced entry to a door, and only cash was stolen.

There is some security video available for the public to view at the Ogallala Police Department Facebook page.  In the video, the suspect appears to be a White male, thin in stature, and wearing a mask.

We encourage businesses to take extra precautions in protecting themselves against burglaries at this time.  We also ask that any individual or business that may have surveillance video of anything suspicious contact the Ogallala Police Department.

Burglaries at Pioneer Plaza
June 07, 2017

In the overnight hours of May 21^st and 22^nd, unknown persons forced entry into several businesses at Pioneer Plaza at 55 river road.  The majority of loss was from damages to doors being forced open, but $800 cash was stolen from one of the businesses.

Theft of Tools at Brule & I-80
March 02, 2017

The Keith County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a recent theft.

In the overnight hours of February 6^th, unknown persons forced entry into several vehicles and vehicle compartments at a work site near Interstate 80 and the 51 A Link, at Brule. Multiple types of tools were stolen, including a pneumatic jackhammer, and tamper.  The value of these 2 items was estimated to be over $800.  Also, during the same time frame in the same general area, a shipping container was forced open and multiple duck decoys were stolen.

Because forced break-in`s to vehicles are rare in our area, it is very possible these two crimes are related.

Perkins County Burglary of Guns and valuables
February 01, 2017

The Perkins County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a recent burglary. On January 6th a residential Burglary was reported to the Perkins County Sheriff’s Office on Rd. 762 about 1 and ½ miles north of Elsie. The victim believes the burglary occurred on the afternoon or evening hours of December 31st. Items stolen include a very unique shotgun, described as an over/under Stevens, Savage .410 with external hammers, a Walther PC380 pistol, a gold necklace with a 3-4 oz. gold nugget attached, a light blue I pad, and an undisclosed amount of cash consisting of $50 bills. The pistol’s serial number has been entered into the national system. Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for your anonymous information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crimes. All you need to do is call Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us your information. You can also visit our web site at tricountytips.com and submit your tips online, or visit our Facebook page. We don’t want your name and you will remain completely anonymous.

AN ARREST HAS BEEN MADE IN THIS CASE, BUT SOME OF THE ITEMS ARE STILL MISSING.

Vehicle Break-ins
January 11, 2017

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving recent break-ins. 

Over the month of December and in the 1^st week of January, the number of vehicle break-ins has increased significantly. In the overnight hours of Sunday January 8^th, there were at least 10 vehicles broken into.  Almost all of these were on the West side of town, and nearly all of the vehicles were unlocked.  Crimestoppers is requesting that citizens report anyone suspicious in your neighborhood, and that you protect yourself and your belongings by removing valuables from your vehicle and locking your cars. 

Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for your anonymous information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crimes.               

All you need to do is call Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us your information.  You can also visit our web site at tricountytips.com and submit your tips online, or visit our Facebook page.  We don’t want your name and you will remain completely anonymous.

Grant Burglary, Gun, Guitar and Ammo
December 07, 2016

The Perkins County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a recent Burglary. 

Sometime between the evening of November 4^th and the evening of November 5^th, Unknown persons broke into a residence at 621 Central Ave. in Grant.   Once inside suspects stole multiple high dollar items including a blue Fender electric guitar, a Ruger Blackhawk 41 Magnum Pistol with white Grips, and various calibers of ammunition.  The total loss of the items stolen was over $1500.  Pistol’s serial number has been entered into the national system. 

Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for your anonymous information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crimes.              

All you need to do is call Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us your information.  You can also visit our web site at tricountytips.com and submit your tips online, or visit our Facebook page.  We don’t want your name and you will remain completely anonymous.

AN ARREST HAS BEEN MADE IN THIS CASE BUT SOME OF THE ITEMS ARE STILL MISSING.

Brule area Burglary of large sums of cash.
October 21, 2016

Schmidt Motors Vehicle theft
September 12, 2016

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a Vehicle Theft.

On August 10^th at about 2 AM, a blue, 2005, Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab, with a flatbed was stolen from Schmidt Motors.  At about the same time, license plates from a different Dodge truck were also stolen from the business.  It is believed that the crimes are related and the stolen truck may have the stolen plates attached to it.  The stolen plates are Nebraska Commercial 77-57.  The vehicle was valued at $18,000 and has been entered into the national system as stolen.

Perkins County UTV and Trailer Theft
August 08, 2016

Some time between the evening of Friday, July 15, 2016 and the afternoon of Sunday, July 17, 2016, a theft occurred at the AG Sales Arctic Cat dealership in Grant, where a 2016 Arctic Cat HDX 700 XT side-by-side utility vehicle was stolen.

The UTV is black with lime green hood and side accents.  It was likely either hotwired or trailered away.  It should be noted that the vehicle is equipped with a feature that disables the engine after five hours of use.

The UTV is valued at over $13,000.00.

Additionally, during the same timeframe, a black, five-foot by ten-foot utility trailer with white wheels, was stolen from another property nearby.  The trailer has a wood floor and tailgate, with Nebraska license plate 74-X897.

The trailer is valued at about $1,000.00.

It is believed that the UTV theft and the trailer theft are linked, and the trailer may have been used to transport the UTV.  The VIN numbers for both the UTV and the trailer have been entered into the national database as stolen.

Burglary of Guns and Jewlery
July 07, 2016

 On June 8^th a burglary was reported at 511 West K Street where multiple guns and several thousand dollars in jewelry were stolen.  The guns stolen were two, .22 cal. Smith and Wesson Revolvers, a semi-automatic Ruger SR22, and a DPMS .223 cal AR-15.  The serial numbers of these weapons have been entered into the national system.  The jewelry was mostly rings and are able to be identified by the owner.

Tool Theft at Ogallala Hospital
July 07, 2016

Grant Elevator Burglary
May 04, 2016

On April 8th unknown persons broke into the Grant Elevator and stole a Dickie John Brand Gain Analysis computer.  The value of the computer is over $5000.

Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for your anonymous information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crimes. 

All you need to do is call Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us your information.  You can also visit our web site at tricountytips.com and submit your tips online, or visit our Facebook page.  We don’t want your name and you will remain completely anonymous.

Venango firestation theft
April 12, 2016

The Perkins County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a theft.

On March 2^nd several items were noticed missing from the Venango Fire Department.  A yellow fire helmet, a battery booster pack, 2 radios, and 2 automatic air ejects were found missing.  The total value of the missing items is over $3000.

Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for your anonymous information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crimes. 

All you need to do is call Tri-COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us your information.  You can also visit our web site at tricountytips.com and submit your tips online, or visit our Facebook page.  We don’t want your name and you will remain completely anonymous.

D&B Full Service Burglary
March 16, 2016

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a burglary. 

In the overnight hours of February 5^th 2016 someone broke into D&B full service at 607 West 1^st street, by forcing in the front door.  Once inside the suspects stole car programmers, an antique socket set, a set of new tires, and other items totaling nearly $3000.  A unique hat was left at the scene by the burglar’s.  If this hat looks familiar and you know who the owner is you are encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers or the Ogallala Police Department.