The Van Wert County Courthouse

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026

Crime Stoppers 8/8/12

Crime Stoppers will pay you cash for information if it will help the Van Wert Police Department solve an incident of burglary that occurred at 628 State St. in Van Wert.

On July 2, around 9:15 p.m., an unknown person entered the garage located at 628 State St. Stolen from the garage was a green plastic case containing an acetylene torch and oxygen tank, along with hoses. The garage was left in disarray. Entry was also attempted into the house at multiple points, but the person was unsuccessful.

If you have any information about this crime, call Crime Stoppers at 419.238.STOP (7867).  You will not have to give your name or reveal your identity.  If your information helps to solve this case, Crime Stoppers will pay you a cash reward up to $1,000.

Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information about other felony crimes or wanted fugitives not reported on the Crime of the Week.

Remember, crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does!

POSTED: 08/08/12 at 4:56 am. FILED UNDER: Crime Stoppers