Theft from Vehicles (***VIDEO ADDED***)
August 20, 2008

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help a rash of recent thefts from vehicles. 

In the month of August Officer took 12 theft reports from unlocked vehicle.  Items stolen include purses, lap tops, ipods and other items of value.  Total value of items stolen was well over $1,000.  The Ogallala Police department would like to remind citizens to lock their vehicles and not leave valuable in plain sight. 

We don’t need your name and you will remain completely anonymous. 

Theft of Copper from NPPD
August 15, 2008

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

During the weekend of August 1^st unknown subject stole a large amount of copper wire from a NPPD substation located in the 500 mile of Road East 120.  This was the second theft from this substation.  Copper wire stolen was valued at over $500. 

Theft from Swans truck
August 01, 2008

           The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a theft from a local business.

During the weekend of July 4^th unknown subjects stole 36 cases of frozen fish and chicken from a swan’s truck parked at in the 2000 block of Riverdale drive.  Property stolen was valued at over $400. 

Vandalism at local Schools
July 02, 2008

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving some recent vandalism to Ogallala Schools.                       

During the weekend of June 14^th unknown subject caused damage to Prairie View School.  Two windows were broken with paintballs causing over $200 damage.

Then on two different nights’s unknown subjects climbed onto the roof of the Ogallala Middle School.  Once on the roof the vandals threw rocks and damaged exterior lights causing over $100 damage.  The Ogallala Police department wants to encourage citizens to report any suspicious activity at area schools.   

Vandalism in the Middle School
June 04, 2008

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a recent act of Vandalism.                      

            During the night of May 19^th unknown subjects gained entry to the Middle School.  These Vandals broke a window and damaged a screen.  Once inside the vandals discharged a fire extinguisher then poured honey and powder on the floors.  A lot of lot of time and effort was wasted by the janitor to clean up the building before school started.  The cost to repair the damages and cleaning materials was over $200.00. 

Burglary at Kingsley Lodge
June 04, 2008

 The Keith County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in solving a recent Burglary near the lake.                     

            During the night of May 19^th unknown subjects gained entry to Kingsley Lodge.  Once inside the business the suspects stole money and cigarettes.   The value of the items stolen was over $300.00.

Stolen Farm Equipment
May 07, 2008

More local graffiti
April 02, 2008

In the month of March 2008 vandals continue to plague our community with graffiti.  Unknown persons spray painted several new tags on St. Pauls School and several residential properties.  Several subjects had previously been charged in graffiti cases in the Ogallala area, but these appear to be new tags.  If anyone knows who is responsible for this graffiti, please contact crime stoppers. 

Graffiti to local businesses
March 05, 2008

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving several new cases of Vandalism to a local business.                  

            In the month of February 2008 vandals struck several local businesses.  Unknown persons spray painted several new tags on the high school, west 5^th school, viaduct, river bridge, storage units and Pamida just to name a few.  The cost to clean up this damage is well over $1,000.  The most common words used was THUG, CRIPS, KONVICT, BOOB, FSU and 187.  Several subjects had previously been charged in graffiti cases in the Ogallala area, but these appear to be new tags.  If anyone knows who uses this name or has any information about graffiti, please contact crime stoppers. 

Graffiti on Safeway
February 06, 2008

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving another case of Vandalism to a local business.                  

            In the month of January 2008 vandals struck Safeway again.  Unknown persons spray painted the tag PERIL in large letters.  Several subjects had previously been charged in graffiti case in the Ogallala area, but this is a new tag.  If anyone knows who uses this name please contact crime stoppers. 

Damage to mail boxes south of Paxton
February 02, 2008

The Keith County Sheriff’s Officer needs your help in solving a recent Criminal Mischief to several mail boxes in the county.         

            On Saturday, February 2^nd 2008 at about 1130 unknown suspect shot three mail boxes with shot guns.  This occurred in the area of Road East 20 and Road O, south of Paxton near the county line.  Deputies did locate tire tracks and need your help locating the persons responsible for this crime.  Cost to replace the mail boxes was over $150. 

Theft and Criminal Mischief at local car dealership
January 03, 2008

In the month of October 2007 vandals struck Schmidt Motors two times.  On October 10 unknown persons broke the windows out of a Ford Expedition, a Dodge Dynasty, a Dodge Ram and a Jeep Grand Wagoneer.  Suspects also stole the stereo and a tire from the jeep.  Then on Oct. 31^st an officer received another report for a window being broken out of a Ford Explorer.  The total loss for both incidents was over $3,500.00 for the business.  Included is pic of the type of rim stolen 

            KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this or any other crime.  All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information.

Criminal Mischief to a vehicle 1000 Mile Road West 40.
December 06, 2007

On November 21^st deputies were called to 1000 mile road west 40 reference damage to a vehicle.  A 1996 Dodge Stratus had broke down and was left overnight by the owner.  When he returned he found that unknown suspects had intentionally damaged the windshield and body panels.  Damage to the vehicle was estimated at $1,500.00. 

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

            All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information or submit your tips online.  We don’t need your name and you will remain completely anonymous. 

Burglary at the Brule Coop
December 05, 2007

          On the weekend of November 10^th an unknown person gained entry by force to a building belonging to Farmers COOP in Brule.  Once inside the building nothing was taken but the suspect caused damage to the building estimated at over $1,000.00.    

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

            All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information or submit the tip online.  We don’t need your name and you will remain completely anonymous.

Theft from vehicles.
November 07, 2007

          Sometime during the night of Friday October 26^th an unknown suspect broke into several vehicles parked in the area of Plaza Inn and Paradise Motel.  Once inside the vehicles the suspects stole a Dell laptop computer, several car stereos, wallets and other items.  The items stolen totaled over $1,000.00.   

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

            All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information.  We don’t need your name and you will remain completely anonymous. 

Theft from U S Recycling
November 01, 2007

          In the month of October unknown suspects entered the U S Recycling building and stole several recyclable materials items valued over $1,800.  Items stolen were catalytic converters, copper plates and copper tubing.  

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

            All you need to do is call KEITH COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS at (308) 284-4600 and give us the information.  You can also visit our web site at www.keithcountycrimestoppers.com and submit your tips online.  We don’t need your name and you will remain completely anonymous. 

Theft from Radio Shack
September 27, 2007

The Ogallala Police Department needs your help in solving a recent theft from a local business.            

            On Thursday September 27^th an unknown suspect entered Radio Shack in Ogallala and walked out with a black Compaq laptop computer.  Laptop was on display and the cost of the computer over $600.00. 

Criminal Mischief to Bay Side Golf Course
September 23, 2007

The Keith County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in solving a recent act of vandalism at a local golf course.      

            Sometime during the night of Sunday September 23^rd an unknown suspect drove onto the 16^th green at bayside golf course.  The suspect vehicle backed onto the green and accelerated tearing the grass up causing $2,500.00 damage to the course.  Because of the cost of repairs to the golf course this crime is a felony. 

Theft of Auto Parts
September 06, 2007

During the weekend of August 25^th unknown suspect went to B & J Salvage in Brule and stole 6 rims with tires.  The suspect took the time to remove them from the cars they were on.  All the tires and rims were from Chevy’s.  Business estimated the loss of the tires and rims at $750.00.

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

Shoplifting
September 05, 2007

            Sometime during the first week of August a suspect entered True Value and shoplifted some expensive items.  Unknown suspect entered the store and stole 2 Hitachi air powered nail guns for roofing.  These nail guns had a combined value of over $500.00. 

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