A Burglary was reported to the Sheriff's Office on 02/10/2015. The Burglary occurred during daylight hours in the 6100 block of Orchard Rd. Force was used to gain entry into the residence. Jewelry was reported missing. The jewelry missing is described as vintage jewelry. Some of the jewelry dates back to the 1940's. If you have any information regarding this Burglary, please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS line. County residents are asked to be watching for anything suspicious, such as vehicles in an area where they would not normally be. Also, keep an eye on your neighbors house if they are gone.
The Massac County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Burglary of a residence that occurred on 12/23/14 near the intersection of Orchard Rd. and Haverkamp Rd. Items taken during the burglary include household appliances, lawn mowers, furniture and a youth model ATV. Evidence at the scene showed that a person or persons used a small tractor pulling a trailer to load the items from the residence. Anyone in the Midway area who has seen anything fitting this description are asked to contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through the TIPS line. On 10/18/14 Deputies were called to the Joppa Water Treatment Plant to investigate a Burglary. The investigation showed that someone forcefully entered the treatment plant and took several feet of copper wire. Evidence was collected at the scene leading Investigators to a suspect. The investigation continues and an arrest is expected.
Another Residential Burglary had occurred on 10/01/14 that was linked to the string of Burglaries reported last week in Massac County. This Burglary took place on Midway Rd. near HWY 145. Guns and money were taken from that Burglary. Investigators do not believe the Brookport Vehicle Burglaries were related to the Burglaries reported in the County. Investigators have been collecting forensic evidence to help identify who is responsible for these Burglaries. A Burglary was reported in Johnson County yesterday. In that Burglary, a possible suspect vehicle was identified as a white Buick passenger car. Investigators are unsure if the Johnson County Burglary is related to the Massac County Burglaries. Massac County residents are asked to be looking out for any suspicious vehicles or persons in their area. The Massac County Sheriff's Office has been receiving reports of residences being broken into. One of the residences was located on Airport Rd. That residence was owned by a person who lives out of town and recently discovered the residence broken into. Burglars went through the residence searching for items to take. In another Burglary on Orchard Rd., Burglars entered and took a firearm. The third Burglary happened on Powers Church Rd. In that report, Burglars took firearms and a change jar with a large amount of assorted coins. In the Burglaries on Orchard and Powers Church Rd., the houses belonged to elderly individuals who had passed away. In both Burglaries, the Burglars were looking for guns, medication, jewelry and loose change. Investigators believe all three reports are related. The Sheriff's Office also took a report of a Vehicle Burglary on Crestwood Rd. In that Vehicle Burglary, electronics, cash and medication were stolen. All of these Burglaries are taking place in the late night/early morning hours. If you see any suspicious people or vehicles in your area late at night or early in the morning, please contact the Massac County Sheriff's Office at (618)524-2912 or through our TIPS page.
On 10/18/13 a Burglary was reported in the 6900 block of US HWY 45 South. The homeowner reported several items missing from the Burglary. Items reported are: Matthews Compound Bow, Gold Rope necklace with Cross, Yellow Gold Necklace with Anchor Pendant, Diamond Loop Earrings, Yellow Gold Ruby Ring, Hewlett Packard Laptop, Bose Radio with Headphones, Assorted Paintings and Prescription Ray-Ban Glasses. If you have information regarding the Burglary please contact us at (618)524-2912 or through our TIPS line.
On 09/23/13 a Homeowner in the 1400 block of Dornbush Rd. reported that someone entered his garage and stole several pieces of copper. This is the second report of stolen copper from Dornbush Rd. in the last 2 months. If you have any information regarding Copper Theft please leave a TIP on our TIPS line. |