Sheriff warns of area vehicle break-ins

VW County Sheriff’s information

Van Wert County Sheriff Thomas M. Riggenbach is asking county residents to be aware of suspicious activity that may be occurring near their homes.

Sheriff Riggenbach said his office was contacted by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and was advised that vehicle break-ins have occurred in Putman County in an area near Van Wert County.  Sheriff Riggenbach advised that the subjects are getting into unlocked vehicles that are parked outside.  Once in the vehicle the subjects are taking cash and change and then leaving the property.

Sheriff Riggenbach encourages all citizens to lock their vehicles that are parked outside and lock any buildings where vehicles are kept.  Sheriff Riggenbach also asks county residents to remove items of value from their vehicles if the vehicles are left outside.

Sheriff Riggenbach asks that anyone seeing suspicious activity contact the Van Wert County Sheriff’s office immediately at 419.238.3866 and provide as much information as possible.  Anyone with information on who may be committing these crimes is asked to contact the Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office at the above number, the sheriff’s website at www.vanwertcountysheriff.com and use the “Submit a Crime Tip” link, Van Wert County Crime Stoppers at 419.238.STOP or the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at 419.523.3208.