2012 CRIMES
January
23, 2012
The Robinson Police Department and Crawford County CrimeStoppers
needs your help solving an area crime.
On Monday, January 23, 2012, the homeowner at 1403
South Robb in Robinson, reported a residential
burglary to the Robinson Police Department. It
is believed that the burglary occurred sometime
during the weekend of Jan. 21 - 22, 2012.
Items taken were an XBOX 360 Console, a Wii console,
both XBOX and Wii games, two lap top computers
and a 52 inch LCD TV.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $300
reward on information that leads to the arrest
and convivtion of the person(s) who committed this
crime.
Anyone with information can contact the Robinson
Police Department at 1-618-546-1111 or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867).
You may remain anonymous and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
January
23, 2012
The Robinson Police Department and Crawford County
CrimeStoppers needs your help solving an area crime.
The Robinson Police Department is investigating a
break-in at SK8 and Sport skating rink located
at 1705 W. Main. It is believed that the subject(s)
entered building an attempted to gain access to
a vending machine. The machine sustained a considerable
amount of damage.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $300 reward
on information that leads to the arrest and convivtion
of the person(s) who committed this crime.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Robinson Police Department at 1-618-546-1111
or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-596-STOP (7867).
You may remain anonymous and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
January
23, 2012
Crawford County CrimeStoppers and the Crawford County
Sheriff’s Department needs your help in solving
an area crime.
On January 22, 2012, Cheryl M. Lawhead reported that
her house in the 1500 block of 700N Robinson, had
been shot at with a rifle. Deputies found where
someone had fired at the front of the house and
on the West side of the house.
Anyone with information can contact the CCSO or CrimeStoppers.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $100 reward
that leads to the arrest and conviction of the
person(s) who committed this crime.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867).
You may remain anonymous and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn’t pay but CrimeStoppers does.Remember,
if you hear something, or see something, say something!
2011 CRIMES
December
13, 2011
The Robinson Police Department urges everyone, especially this time of year,
to lock all unattended vehicles, secure your residence and leave lights
on if you are going to be away.
Notify a trust-worthy person or the law enforcement if you are going to be
away for a significant amount of time. Contact law enforcement of all suspicious
activity in your neighborhood.
Not everyone has the Christmas spirit.
Crime Doesn't pay, but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something, say something!
December
9, 2011
The Robinson Police Department and Crawford County CrimeStoppers needs your
help solving an area crime.
During the early afternoon hours of December 9, 2011, a white male with dirty
blond hair, clean shaven and looked to be approx. 22 years old, entered
a residence located in the north west part of Robinson.
The male subject was wearing dirty tan Carhart type jacket and a red ball
cap.
The subject left the residence when he noticed people were at home.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $100 reward on information on
this home invasion.
December
13, 2011
The Robinson Police Department and Crawford County CrimeStoppers needs your
help in solving several vehicle break-ins.
While the Robinson Police Dept. have made several arrests in recent months
regarding thefts from motor vehicles, this trend of criminal activity is
continuing.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $100 reward on information on
the break-ins.
December
7, 2011
December 4, 2011 and December 6, 2011.
On Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Veronica Smith, of rural Hutsonville reported
that a gold snake shaped pendant with 7 diamonds, a gold ladies size 7
gold ring with an emerald the emerald has diamonds around it, a gold small
hoop set of earrings and a gold and silver heart pendant with diamonds
on both sides of the heart were stolen from her residence sometime between
4 pm on Dec. 4, 2011 and 12 noon on Dec. 6, 2011.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $250 reward that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the person(s) who committed this theft.
November
28, 2011
Monday, November 28,
2011, in the 700 block of 1000th St., in Robinson.
Chris Wesley reported to the Crawford County Sheriff’s Department that
sometime between 9:30 am and 10:20 am on Nov. 28, someone entered a service
door to the garage by forcing it open with a blunt object, causing a large
amount of damage to door and door its frame.
The thieves stole a Ruger 357 handgun in a gray nylon with black trim zip
up case, silver Masonic ring in black ring case, a silver Serkisof pocket
watch and black ring case with guitar pick and 2 keys.
Entry was made into residence and drawers in master bedroom were gone through
and items left on the floor. A tan pillow case was missing which is assumed
was used to take items from residence.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the person(s) who committed this theft.
November
11, 2011
On Nov. 11, 2011, at 10 a.m. Lonnie Escue of Followell Construction Company
reported someone stole a 2001 New Holland TN 75 tractor from a construction
site just south of 2000N along 1250E which is east of Annapolis sometime
over the weekend.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward that leads to the
arrest and conviction of the person(s) who committed this crime.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact the Crawford County Sheriff’s
Office or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may remain anonymous
and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something, say something!
November
10,
2011
On November 10, 2011, Martin Township Road Commissioner
Donald Sisil reported that two stops signs and
four weight limit signs were stolen from roads
in Martin Township within the past week. Sisil
said that the wooden posts the signs were on were
cut with a chainsaw.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250 reward
that leads to the arrest and conviction of the
person(s) who committed this crime.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may remain anonymous
and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
October
22, 2011
On Oct. 22, 2011, Jerry Snider reported that someone
broke into his cabin located near 1275E south of
250N. It is believed the break in occurred sometime
between Oct. 20, 2011 and Oct. 21, 2011. Items
taken were; a wood splitting maul, shovel, propane
lanterns, wall clock silverware, sleeping bags,
17 lb. propane tank, beer keg fish fryer, lamp
oil and propane lantern tanks. The front
door was forced open.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250 reward
that leads to the arrest and conviction of the
person(s) who committed this crime.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may remain anonymous
and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
October
11, 2011
Crawford County CrimeStoppers and the Crawford County
Sheriff’s Department needs your help in solving
an area crime.
On October 8, 2011, the Crawford County Sheriff’s
Department took a theft report from the Village
of Flat Rock. Someone cut and took electrical
wiring off of the two pavilions in the Flat Rock
Park. This has happened since the Flat Rock
Homecoming in early August.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $250 reward that leads
to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who
committed this theft.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may remain anonymous
and receive a cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
September
7, 2011
UPDATED
Crawford County CrimeStoppers and
the Crawford County Sheriff's Department needs
your help solving a burglary that happened on Monday,
August 29. 2011.
Dependable Electric located near the Crawford/Jasper
county line on Rt. 33 was burglarized on Monday,
August 29, 2011.
Owner Phillip Rich reported 12 buckets of various
gauge new copper wire with a value of near $5000
were stolen.
The stolen wire was being stored in 12 five gallon
plastic buckets, some black and some white in color.
The black buckets are plain but the white buckets
have the word “ESSEX” in large red
letters on the side.
CCSD is asking the public to contact them if you have
seen these buckets anywhere, like in the bed of
a truck or around someone’s home.
Contact Chief Deputy Cravens at 618-546-1515 or remain
anonymous and receive a reward by calling Crawford
County CrimeStoppers at 888-596-7867.
CrimeStoppers is offering an additional $500 reward
that leads to the arrest and conviction of the
person(s) who committed this crime.
Remember, If you hear something, or see something,
Say something!
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August 17, 2011
CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward for information
that leads to the arrest of the person(s) who stole
a BPS 12 gauge shotgun from a home in rural Flat
Rock.
On August 17, 2011, Lance C. Decker of rural Flat
Rock reported that a Browning BPS 12 gauge shotgun
was taken from his property sometime August 16
and August 17.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may remain anonymous
and receive a cash award.
August
15, 2011
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department and Crawford
County CrimeStoppers needs you help solving an
area crime.
On August 15, 2011, Philip Rich with Dependable Electric
located at 728 E ST HWY 33 west of Oblong reported
that someone entered his business and stole about
400 lbs of stripped and cut copper wire.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward that leads
to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) who
committed this burglary.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff's Department, or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may remain anonymous
and receive a cash award.
August
15, 2011
The Hutsonville Police Department, Village of Hutsonville
and Crawford County CrimeStoppers need your help
with a series of burglaries that happened on Monday,
August 8, 2011 in Hutsonville.
The Hutsonville Police are investigating several burglaries
which occurred during the overnight hours of Monday,
August 8, 2011. At least three garages or sheds
were entered along with at least three vehicles.
Items stolen include money, gasoline cans and digital
equipment. It is believed that a dark colored small
sized car with moderately loud exhaust is involved
in the crimes.
Hutsonville Police Department also believes there
were likely other victims and they encourage anyone
who suspects they may have been burglarized to
make a report.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers and the Village of Hutsonville
have teamed up to offer a $1,000.00 reward for
information that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the person(s) who committed these crimes.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Hutsonville Police Department at 618-546-1515,
email at hutsonvillepolice@gmail.com, or via Facebook
or Twitter, or by calling CrimeStoppers at 1-888-596-STOP
(7867). You may remain anonymous and receive a
cash award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
June
19, 2011
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department and CrimeStoppers
needs your help.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $200 reward for information
that leads to the arrest of the person(s) who damaged
a vehicle belonging to Robinson resident, Mark
Wampler.
On June 16, 2011, at 7:35 a.m. Mark Wampler reported
to the Crawford County Sheriff's Department that
sometime while his 2005 Pontiac G6 was parked at
his residence or while it was parked at Eagle Theater
around 11 p.m. on June 16, someone keyed it along
the passenger side. Wampler lives in the 1000
block of north Sacramento Drive.
Anyone with information on this crime can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may receive a cash
award.
Crime doesn't pay but CrimeStoppers does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
May
6 & 7th, 2011
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250
reward that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the person(s) who broke into an area residence
sometime between May 6 and 7.
On May 7, 2011, Crawford County Sheriff Deputies
investigated a burglary to a residence in the 900E
block along 1500N where the following items were
reported missing: yellow plastic tool box,
red small air compressor, case of water, green
Weed Eater brand leaf blower, red Mantis tiller
and red air tank with the glass missing from the
gauge. This burglary occurred sometime between
May 6, and May 7, at 1:38 p.m.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250
reward that leads to the arrest and conviction
of the person(s) who broke into an area residence
on May 7.
On May 7, 2011, Crawford County Sheriff Deputies
investigated a burglary to a
residence in the 1200N block of 920E where the
following items were reported missing:
15” Hewlett Packard laptop computer, Panasonic
5-6 multi-player DVD, green pillow case, wooden
jewelry box with two glass doors and a flower design
on the front containing misc. jewelry. This
burglary occurred sometime between 11 a.m. and
1:30 p.m. on the May 7.
Anyone with information on these burglaries can contact
the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may receive a cash
award.
Crime doesn’t pay but CrimeStoppers
does.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
2010 CRIMES
June
20, 2010
Cash was taken from the Wabash
Coffee House in Hutsonville.
June
19, 2010
Holes were cut in a pool at 415
E. Harrison St. in Palestine and items were taken
from a Jeep at 421 E. Market St. in Palestine.
June
17, 2010
Four tires were punctured and the
body of a pickup was dented at 401 S. Taylor St.
in Oblong.
June
12, 2010
Several GPS units and a $2500 set
of golf clubs were taken from vehicles and a garage
in the 400 block of N. Grant St. in Oblong.
June
12, 2010
A GPS unit was taken from a vehicle
parked in the 300 block of W. Ohio in Oblong.
June
12, 2010
A swimming pool was cut in the 200 block of S.
Jackson St. in Oblong and on W. Michigan St. someone
entered a garage and poured chainsaw oil on a motorcycle.
June
12, 2010
Three four wheelers were stolen
from 307 W. Illinois St. in Oblong.
May
31, 2010
Metal shavings were put in the
oil tanks and an unknown substance was put in the
hydraulic fluids of three tractors at 5433 E 900th
Ave. in rural Robinson
If you have any information on any of these crimes,
please call 888-596-STOP. You can get a cash reward
and remain anonymous.
March
27, 2010
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $500
reward for information that leads to the arrest
and conviction of the person(s) who broke into
a cart storage shed at Oak Glen Golf Course where
they stole several items.
On March 27, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Crawford
County Sheriff's deputies were called to the Oak
Glen Golf Course to investigate a burglary.
Golfing items were taken from golf carts inside
the cart storage shed. The following are
items that were taken: Black and White
Titlist golf bag, 3 thru 9 irons, Cleavland High
Boar Driver, Adams Wood, Titlist 4 Wood, Cadillac
Putter, Extra Long Driver, Bag and full set
of Callaway clubs with covers, Bag and full
set of Callaway irons, G15 Ping Driver, various
woods and covers. The burglary occurred sometime
since March 22, 2010.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $100
reward for information leading to the arrest and
conviction of the person(s) who stole a ladder
from the back of a pickup in Oblong.
On March, 27, 2010, Charles Barnbrook,
of Robinson, reported to the Crawford County Sheriff's
Department that a 20 foot Aluminum Extension
ladder stolen out of the bed of his truck while
it was parked in front of 204 N. Wilson St. in
Oblong.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is looking
for the owner of a 16 food car hauler that was
found in a ditch near Stoy.
On March 27, 2010 Crawford County deputies recovered
a 16 foot red heavy duty car hauler in the
ditch along ST HWY 33 in front of Midway Meat & Deli. The
trailer had detached from a vehicle and went into
the ditch.
The trailer did not have any identification on
it. The trailer has been impounded until
the owner reports to the Sheriff’s Office.
2009
CRIMES
December
22, 2009
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering
a $250 reward that leads to the arrest and
conviction of the person(s) who are responsible
for a break in a few days before Christmas
in the Hutsonville area.
On Dec.
22, 2009, Harry Myles rural Hutsonville reported
items taken out of his barn. Myles
reported the following items missing:
a heavy brown high rise double cinch strap Sempco
saddle, three bridles, one 27 inch and one 29 inch
draft collars initials BM are branded into the
collars, a set of electric Oscar ear clippers,
and some scrap iron. Myles last saw the items
approx a week ago. Anyone with information
that could help solve this crime can contact the
CCSO or CrimeStoppers at 1888-596-STOP. You can
remain anonymous and still collect a reward.
Remember
if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
November 24 , 2009
On Nov. 21, 2009, Jamie D. Henry of
Oblong reported that someone put an unknown
substance in her gas tank while it was parked
in the 200 block of south Grant Street in
Oblong. Henry believes the incident took
place sometime between 11 p.m. on Nov. 20
and 9 a.m. on Nov.21. Anyone with information
to this case can contact the CCSO or CrimeStoppers
at 1-800-596-STOP.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $250 reward for information
that leads to the arrest and conviction of the
person(s) who committed this crime.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something.
August 26,
2009
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250
reward that leads to arrest and conviction of the
person(s) who are responsible for several burglaries
in Robinson.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department (CCSD)
is investigating the break-in of several garages
in the Bob White Lane area. Residents reported
to the CCSD that sometime between August 18, and
August 19, 2009, someone entered garages and stole
six fishing poles worth approximately $300 to $400,
one was an Ultra Lite pole. There were also three
tackle boxes stolen, two of the tackle boxes were
Plano brand and one was a Bass Pro brand. The boxes
are described as being black, off-white and tan.
Anyone with information on the burglaries can call
the CCSD at 546-1515, or contact Crawford County
CrimeStoppers at 1-888-596-STOP (7867). You may
remain anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
July 31, 2009
On July 28, 2009, Kathleen Henry of rural Oblong
reported a burglary at her residence that
occurred on July 19, between 11 am and 9
pm. Items taken were two necklaces and a
bracelet in a leather pouch. One necklace
was a 22 inch long 14 ct gold chain and had
a gold medallion the other necklace was a
black onyx with a Dana (Victor Dana) charm
with diamonds on it, the bracelet was a 14
ct gold double chain. Anyone with information
on this crime can contact the CCSO or CrimeStoppers
at 1-800-596-STOP (7867). A $250 reward is
being offered on information that leads to
the arrest and conviction of the Person(s)
who committed this crime. You may remain
anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
Remember, if you see something, or hear something,
say something!
July 6, 2009
Crawford County CrimeStoppers and the Palestine
Police Department are asking for your help
in solving a pair of crimes that resulted
in someone turning off electrical power to
Palestine High School and at Brock's Food
Town.
The criminal activity at the school and grocery
store has resulted in substantial losses at both
locations due to refrigeration systems being down.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward for information
that will lead to the arrest and conviction of
the person(s) who committed these crimes.
If anyone has information regarding the crimes,
please call the Palestine Police at 586-2464 or
CrimeStoppers at 1-888-592-STOP (7867).
You may remain anonymous and still receive a cash
reward.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!
June 15, 2009
On 6-15-09 Jack Snider, Licking Township Road Commissioner
reported approximately 15 road signs taken
within Licking Twp sometime over the weekend.
Signs taken were: Stop, high water, water
over road and curve signs.
June 14, 2009
On 6-14-09 reports were taken of mailboxes being
smashed in the area 450N and 1000E. All the
mailboxes had been ran over by a vehicle.
It is believed the damage was done during
the nighttime hours of Saturday night and
early hours of Sunday morning.
May 18, 2009
On 5-14-09 Deputies were called to the Larrabee
Storage Units at 6146 E 1050TH Ave. in reference
to some of the storage units being broken
into. Sometime between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
on the 13th someone cut the locks off of
fourteen storage units. The following items
were known to have been taken: a Blue 1990
Honda TRX300FW 4-wheeler, Sears table saw,
Sears cut off saw, Sony movie camera with
all attachments, approximately fifteen boxes
filled with clothing and hardware, black
Fisher Stereo system with 10 disc cd changer.
SOLVED
May 10, 2009
On 5-10-09 Deputies were called to the Bible Chapel
Church on 950TH avenue to investigate a burglary.
Someone entered the church between 11:30 a.m. and
6:30 p.m. on this date. Entry was made through
a back door, which the window was busted, and the
doorknob broken off. The church was ransacked and
the following items were missing, a Radio Shack
Wireless Lapel Microphone, a Hamilton Beach Electric
Automatic Oven Roaster, a Xinjie Ceramic Decorative
Angel, a New Box of Heavy Duty Drum Liners, a Partial
Box of Capri-Sun Juice Drinks and a New Box of
Yoo-Hoo Chocolate Drinks. SOLVED
May 8, 2009
On 5-8-09 CCSD Deputies were called to the Arvin
Motel Storage Units on outer East Main Street,
Robinson to investigate a burglary. Three
storage units had locks cut off of them and
at least a Sanyo 19" colored television,
a yellow/red Yamaha Acoustic Guitar with
a Gibson Case, an old Hewlett Packard Armada
Laptop Computer, a bag of assorted foreign
coins, a bag of coins dating from 1940’s
to 2009 were reported missing.
CrimeStoppers is offering
a $500 combined reward for information on the suspect(s)
that results in the arrest and conviction of the
May 8th, 10th. & 18th burglary's. You may receive
a cash reward and still remain anonymous!
May 7, 2009
At 8:15 p.m., Roger Martin owner of storage units
East of Oblong reported that three storage
units had the locks cut on them and as of
now it is only known that a Hewlett-Packard
Photosmart Printer and two 100-foot sections
of 8/3 220-volt electrical extension cords
were taken.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward for information
on the suspect(s) that results in his arrest
and conviction. You may receive a cash reward
and still remain anonymous!
March 8, 2009
Ralph Osborn reported that his workshop had been
broken into during the morning hours on that
date. Item taken were: a Ford Blue Silver
Beauty 185 amp mig welder, a black Jackson
Welding Helmet with automatic lens, a 12-14
inch Echo 3000 chain saw, a 7 inch Milwaukee
side grinder and a yellow and black 8 1/4
inch Pro Tech mitre saw.
March 8, 2009
William Brackett reported that a Ruger Black Hawk
with a 7 inch stainless steel barrel with
light green handles was taken from his residence
at 102 W. Clover, in Hutsonville. It is believed
that the theft occurred either Saturday,
March 7 or Sunday March 8.
February 13, 2009
Berle Shoulders reported his dog box and tool box
stolen out of the back of a pickup truck
while it was parked in the area of 1300E
and 100N. The theft occurred between 6:30
pm and 8:30 am.
The dog box was a Diamond Deluxe with top storage.
Items stored in the dog box were: 1 Maxima Tracker
5000 with extra collar, 1 Garmin Astro Dog and
hunter gps, 1 Gold Pro 21/20 light, 1 Pro Lite
26 volt, 1 TRX 1000 with 3 collars, 1 Trashbreaker
Ultra g2 exp shocking collar with 2 collars, 3
Marshall Light collars, 1 Classic One Dog 70 g2
exp shocker, 3 lead straps for dogs, 2 coon squallers
and 2 hunting knives.
The tool box was a white Delta Tool Box. Items in
the box were: 1 pair of muck boots with Dans Snake
Chaps, 1 floor jack, 1 Stihl 20 inch chain saw
and 1 log chain.
Anyone with information about this theft can call
the Crawford County Sheriff's Department or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP.
You can remain anonymous.
Remember, if you hear something, or see something,
say something!


February 1, 2009
ARREST HAS BEEN MADE
by the Oblong Police Dept, Jan. 18, 2010
CrimeStoppers and the Oblong Police Department
need you help in finding the person who broke into
the Oblong IGA Food Center at 4:20 am on Sunday,
Feb. 1, 2009. The suspect is 5 foot 4 inches tall
with a slight built. He made entrance into the
building by removing a board above the door on
the north side of the store. He crawled through
an 8 1/2 inch space above the door. He was wearing
a blue jean jacket over a grey hooded sweat shirt.
He was also wearing a ball cap, black shoes, jeans
and gloves. The robber took $3,000 in cash and
$1,500 in tobacco products. He left the store by
the front door at 4:53 am. It is believed he fled
on foot. Surveillance video of the robbery is being
enhanced by the Illinois State Police Crime Lab
and will be released to the CrimeStoppers website
at a later date.
CrimeStoppers is offering a $500 reward for information
on the suspect that results in his arrest and conviction.
You may receive a cash reward and still remain
anonymous!
ARREST
HAS BEEN MADE
by the Oblong Police Dept, Jan. 18, 2010
January 19, 2009
On Nov. 15, 2008, someone broke in to a home at
6672 N 400th St., in Robinson. A number of
items were taken in the burglary including
a laptop computer, DVD’s, a Ninetendo
Wii, games, jewelry and food. The Crawford
County Sheriff’s Department says the
home has been burglarized twice in the last
year.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250
reward on information, leading to the arrest and
conviction of the person(s) who committed this
crime.
Jan. 13, 2009
CrimeStoppers is offering a $300 reward for information
leading to the arrest and conviction of an
unknown person(s) who attacked a woman behind
an area restaurant.
The Robinson Police Department received a report
on Monday, Jan. 12, at about 7:40 pm, that a woman
had been attacked behind the Triple T Restaurant
in Robinson.
According to Sarah E. Robinson, of Hutsonville,
a white male wearing a red hat struck her in the
back of the head while she was taking the garbage
from the restaurant to the dumpster. Nothing was
taken and the reason for the attack is unknown.
Anyone with information on the attack can call
the Robinson Police Department or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-7867.
January
10, 2009
Ashley Miller reported that someone
broke four windows out of her 1990 Plymouth
sometime during the night in front of the
apartments at 105 N. Wilson Street in Palestine.
Anyone with information may contact the Crawford
County Sheriff's Office at 546-1515 or CrimeStoppers
at 1-888-596-STOP (7867)
October 21, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500
reward for information on a break-in at Dollar
General in Robinson. On the night of October
21, 2008, someone broke into the store and
took an undisclosed amount of money from
the safe. If you have any information, please
call 888-596-STOP. If your information leads
to an arrest, you could be eligible for a
cash reward. You can remain anonymous and
still collect your reward.
2008 CRIMES
August 27, 2008
Stolen Horse
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering
a $250 reward for information leading to the arrest
of the person(s) that stole a horse from rural
Flat Rock on August 23, 2008. The horse is 15-and-a-half
hands high and is white with some brown marks,
including a brown medicine cap on its head. It
has blue eyes. The horse was not wearing a halter,
but a halter from another horse was taken. Sheriff's
Deputies say it appears that someone cut a fence
at the farm to gain access to the farm.
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Stolen Copper
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $250 reward
for information in leading to the arrest of the
person(s) that stole copper in Hutsonville. Someone
broke into Lexel in Hutsonville on the weekend
of August 23, 2008 and took two rolls of #1 copper.
Car Burglaries
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $100 reward
for information leading to the arrest of the person(s)
that broke into cars in rural Robinson on the night
of August 23, 2008 and the morning of August 24.
The incident happened at the "A Frames".
Four people reported that their cars were broken
into and witnesses did see three males running
from the area. The items stolen include an in-dash
CD and DVD player, seven DVDs, a Browning Camo
Compound Bow, a Punch 225 Stereo car amp and gray
speaker box.
August 22, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $250
reward for information leading to the arrest
in an arson in Oblong.
Police Chief Chad Pusey says someone set the home
at 403 West Illinois on fire.
The fire happened at 2:04 a.m. on August 16, 2008.
If you have any information, please call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP.
August
19, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $1000
reward for information leading to the arrest of
the man that robbed the Casey State Bank in Flat
Rock on August 14, 2008.
At 12:42 on August 14th, a white man in his mid
30s entered the bank and robbed it. He was about
5'4", around 200 pounds with long, curly brown/blonde
hair, and was wearing a blue cap, green T-shirt,
khaki shorts, white socks and white shoes. He was
also seen in a tan/cream colored Buick Regal from
that appeared to be around a 2000-2002 model.



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June 2, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500
reward for information leading to an arrest
in these incidents.
Several tools were stolen from the back yard of a
home in the 100 block of Tampa.
About $1000 of tools and accessories were stolen
from a truck in the 200 block of West Chaplin.
A gas tank on a lawnmower and a weed eater were stolen
from the 1500 block of South Park.
If you have any information, you can call 888-596-STOP
or log on to crimestopperscc.org. You can remain
anonymous and still collect your cash reward.
CASE SOLVED
April 11, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers Offers
$1000 Reward For Driver Information
(Robinson, IL) -- Crawford County Crimestoppers is
offering a $1000 reward for information leading
to the arre
st of the people involved in hitting 5-year-old Codie
Pusey in Sullivan County, Indiana Tuesday night.
Pusey is a former Oblong, Illinois resident.
The Indiana State Police say the suspect vehicle is
a red, 4-door passenger car with customization
to the lower body, and a rear spoiler on the trunk.
They say it also has fuzzy dice hanging from the
mirror and a fairly loud exhaust. They believe
that the car has front end damage and possible
windshield damage. They also believe that three
teenagers were in the car at the time and the driver
may be a male.
Codie Pusey was airlifted to Methodist Hospital in
Indianapolis after the accident and he remains
there.
The $1000 reward is the largest reward offered by
Crimestoppers to date.
Information to Crimestoppers is anonymous and you
can still collect a cash reward. You can call 888-596-STOP
or you can go to http://www.crimestopperscc.org.
CASE SOLVED
March 31, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $250
reward to find some stolen guns.
Earl Schoncheck had two shotguns taken from the
car wash at 1316 West Main on Saturday.
If you have any information about who took these guns,
you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP or log
on to http://www.crimestopperscc.org. You can remain
anonymous and still collect your cash reward.
February 18, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
in a pair of cases.
On February 17, Jeremy Powers reported to police that
someone threw a brick through the rear window of
his 1991 Ford Mustang while it was parked at his
home at 1314 North Jefferson in Robinson.
On February 17th, police took a report that someone
stole a two-to-three foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce
tree from 501 East Pine.
If you have any information on either of these cases,
you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP or log
on to www.crimestopperscc.org. You can remain anonymous
and still collect your cash reward.
February 11, 2008
(Robinson) -- Crawford County Crimestoppers is
offering $250 rewards on a pair of weekend
burglaries.
One happened at the old Crawford County Electronics
building on South Reed Street. Someone took copper
wire from the building.
The other happened at Skate and Sport. Someone broke
in and took cash and checks.
Crimestoppers is putting $250 rewards on each burglary.
If you have any information, you can call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP or go to crimestopperscc.org. You
can remain anonymous and still collect your cash
reward.
January 14, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
on a pair of burglaries.
Jeffrey Newlin reported that someone took a 2100 Deminsion
Dell desktop, a Sanyo 19" television, a DVD
player and some miscellaneous items.
David Simpson reported a Blued Smith & Wesson
model 39 9mm hand gun, an Insperion 9300 Dell laptop,
a 3300 Dell tower computer, a Black MamBa Antique
Recurve Bow and some alcohol was taken from him
home.
If you have any information, you can call 888-596-STOP
or go to www.crimestopperscc.org. You can remain
anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
January 9, 2008
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking
for whoever opened valves on oil tanks.
On January 6th, R&B Resources reported to the
Sheriff's Office that someone opened valves to
oil tanks at the Hargis Lease on 1500N west of
200E.
The Ross Oil Company reported that someone opened
valves on tanks at the Hanes Lease a half-mile
south of 1600N on 225E.
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500 reward
for information in the case and the Ross Oil Company
is offering a $2000 reward.
If you have any information, please call 888-596-STOP.
You can remain anonymous and still collect your
cash reward.
2007 CRIMES
November 12, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500
reward for information leading to an arrest
in a stolen vehicle case.
Someone stole a blue 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup from
902 North Howard and then drove the vehicle through
the Arbors North Building in Robinson.
Both the building and truck had extensive damage.
If you have any information, please call 888-596-STOP
or go to crimestopperscc.org. You can remain anonymous
and still collect a cash reward.
October 30, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $100
reward for information in some overnight
fires.
Small fires were started in the 100 block of East
Cherry, in front of 204 East Magnolia, and in front
of 1002 North Lincoln Street in Robinson. The fires
only damaged a couple of trash cans.
They happened in the early morning hours of October
30.
If you have any information, call 888-596-STOP or
log on to www.crimestopperscc.org. You can remain
anonymous and still collect your cash reward.
October 24 and October 26, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $250
reward for information leading to the arrest
of whoever stole two ATVs.
A red 1985 Honda ATC 110 three-wheeler was stolen
from 14688 N 550th Street sometime between October
24 and October 26.
A four-wheeler was taken from 13687 N 300th Street
between October 22 and 28. It is a black 2006 Honda
TRX FA 500.
If you have any information, call Crimestoppers at
888-596-STOP or log on to www.crimestopperscc.org.
You can remain anonymous and still collect your
cash reward.
October 15, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $250
reward for information leading to the arrest
of whoever stole an ATV.
The four-wheeler was stolen from 1509 N 1200th St.
between 10:00 PM on October 13 and 5:00 PM on October
14. It is a 1998 Honda 300 4Trax with a windshield
and it was taken from the garage.
If you have any information, you can call 1-888-596-STOP
or go to http://www.crimestopperscc.org. You can
remain anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
October 11, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering
a $250 reward for information leading to an arrest
in the case of a stolen four wheeler.
The 1996 Honda Foreman was taken from 405 South Franklin
Street in Robinson sometime around October 11,
2007. It is green and black.
If you have any information, please call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP.
September 10, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500
reward for information leading to the arrest
of whoever is breaking into homes in rural
Crawford County. The suspect knocks on the
door to see if anyone is home and then takes
guns and other valuables. There have been
similar burglaries in surrounding counties.
If someone is home, the suspect gives a bogus
story about why he's there. If you have any
information, call 888-596-STOP or log on
to www.crimestopperscc.org. You can remain
anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
July 25, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $200
reward for information leading to the arrest
of the people that were damaging mailboxes
on July 22, 2007.
Four mailboxes were damaged in the 1200 block of 1525th
Avenue and the 1400 and 1500 blocks of 1300th avenue.
Two four wheelers were seen on 1300th avenue around
9:30 p.m. on the 22nd and one of the riders threw
a brick at a mailbox. One of the four wheelers
had white fenders and one of the riders was wearing
a white shirt and white ball cap.
July 23, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering $200
rewards in the following burglaries in Robinson:
509 East Mefford (lawn mower)
600 North Cross (cash)
506 North Cross (lawn mower and chipper/shredder)
July 17, 2007
(Robinson) -- Crawford County Crimestoppers
is offering a $500 reward for information leading
to the arrest of whoever broke into Sav-A-Lot in
Robinson.
Police say someone cut a hole through the building
to get inside sometime during the night of July
16th or in the early morning of July 17th.
June 7, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
on the following crimes:
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is looking
for a male subject. He was wearing a uniform and
was driving a shiny, black car. He stopped at a
home and told the resident that they had a hole
in their roof and he wanted to fix it. The resident
told the man that a relative was to arrive soon
and they would have them look at it. The male talked
a bit more and then kissed the resident on the
cheek and left.
Sometime between 5/28/07 and 5/30/07, someone knocked
over about 12 tombstones and destroyed a lighted
cross at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at 1750N west
of 800E.
June 4, 2007
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $750
reward for information leading to the arrest
of the person or people involved in a series
of burglaries in Robinson:
Free Methodist Church on January 30, 2007
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on January 31, 2007
First United Methodist Church on February 1, 2007
Dr. David Llewellyn's Office on February 1, 2007
Gene's Bargain House on March 10, 2007
Deer Run Golf Course on March 16, 2007
Mendy's Furniture on April 20, 2007
Highland Avenue Baptist Church on April 23, 2007
Family Counseling Center of Crawford County on May
9, 2007
Nuttall Middle School on May 10, 2007
Country Insurance/Crawford Co. Farm Bureau on May
29, 2007
Dr. Charles Price's Office on June 2, 2007
The Corner Place Bar on June 3, 2007.
Police say the burglar or burglars forced their way
into the buildings and took cash. Some of the buildings
also had vandalism. If you have any information,
you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP. You
can remain anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
April 16, 2007
Stolen Property
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $100
reward for information leading to the arrest of
whoever is behind stealing road signs in Crawford
County recently. Anyone with any information can
contact Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP. You can
remain anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
March 25 , 2007
Home Burglary
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department is
investigating another home burglary. This one happened
at a home in the 500 Block of West Locust Street.
Police say it happened sometime between Friday and
Tuesday night. Police says someone forcibly entered
the home and took over 300-dollars worth of items
in the home.
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a 250-dollar
reward in this case.
If you have any information, you can call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP. You can remain anonymous and still
collect a cash reward.
February 27, 2007
Attempted abduction of a child
It happened on Feb. 23 at about 9 pm in the 200
block of North Lincoln Street.
The suspect is a white male in his 50’s with
gray hair.
Police say he typically wears a green jacket with
a hood and black pants.
He has been seen in the north Lincoln Street area
for the past two weeks.
Crawford County CrimeStoppers is offering a $250 reward
for information leading to the arrest of a person
who is responsible for the attempted abduction
of a child.
February 9, 2007
CrimeStoppers is offering a $750 reward for
information leading to the arrest of the person(s)
who are behind several recent break-ins in the
Robinson area.
The Free Methodist Church, the Our Redeemer Lutheran
Church, the First United Methodist Church and Dr.
David Llewellyn’s office.
The buildings were ransacked and miscellaneous
items were taken.
If you have any information about any of these crimes
or may know who committed the break-ins, please
call CrimeStoppers at 1-888-596-7867 or the Robinson
Police Department.
January 6, 2007 - Theft
On January 6, 2007, Hydro-Wash at 217 East Main
Street in Robinson reported that someone
broke into their automatic car wash machine
and took an undetermined amount of money.
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering
a $150 reward for information leading to
an arrest in this case.
2006 CRIMES
December 30, 2006 - Criminal Damage to Property
On December 30, 2006, four cars had their tires
slashed while parked in the 1200 and 1300
Blocks of North Jefferson Street in Robinson.
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering
a $100 reward for information leading to
an arrest in this case.
October 12, 2006 - Burglary
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500
reward for information leading to the arrest
of whoever took guns from a house near Porterville.
It happened on October 12. Someone broke
into Anthony Harp's home at 8406 E 1600th
Avenue during daylight hours. They took a
number of long guns and handguns. If you
have any information, call 888-596-STOP.
You can remain anonymous and still collect
your cash reward.
Burglaries
There were a series of burglaries from storage
units at the ABC Storage Units and Joe's
Storage Units in Robinson. Locks were cut
to gain entry into the individual units.
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering
a $250 reward.
December 11, 2006
A residential burglary was reported to the Robinson
Police Sept. Pansy Karns of 803 N. Franklin
reported subject(s) gained force entry to
her residence and item were taken from her
residence.
December 11, 2006
Aa burglary was reported to have taken place at
Dr. Yassin office located at 501 West Main. Entry
was gained and items were taken from the office.
November 28, 2006
The Robinson Police Dept. is investigating a residential
burglary that took place at the Richard Williamson
residence located at 1005 North Howard St.
The burglary was reported to police on 11/23/06.
It appears a pry bar was used at the back to gain
access to the residence.
October 31, 2006
Sometime during the night time hours of 10/25/06,
subject(s) entered a storage building located
in the 500 block of South Reed St. in Robinson.
An assortment of hand tools were taken. Robinson
Police are investigating.
Robinson Police are investigating a break in that
occurred at Robinson High School football concession
stand. The break in occurred sometime during the
weekend of 10/28/06.
October 12, 2006
Burglary
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500 reward
for information leading to the arrest of whoever
took guns from a house near Porterville. It happened
on October 12. Someone broke into Anthony Harp's
home at 8406 E 1600th Avenue during daylight hours.
They took a number of long guns and handguns. If
you have any information, call 888-596-STOP. You
can remain anonymous and still collect your cash
reward.
October 2, 2006
The Robinson Police Dept. is investigating a number
of lawn ornament thefts that have taken place
near the Washington Grade School area. The
thefts have occurred over the past few weeks.
Possible suspect vehicle is a redish S-10
type pickup truck with a loud muffler.
The Robinson Police Dept. is investigating vandalism
and criminal damage that was done to The Pet Shop,
located at 108 East Hazel St. in Robinson. The
damage is believed to have happened during the
night time hours of 09/30/06
August 17th & 28th, 2006
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering a $500
reward for information to solve two burglaries
in Northern Crawford County. The first one
happened on Route 1 north of Hutsonville
on August 17 and the second happened near
Annapolis on August 28. Burglars took cash
and jewelry from both homes. The Sheriff's
Department says both homes are in rural areas.
If you have any information on these two
burglaries, call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP.
You can remain anonymous and still collect
a cash reward.
September 11, 2006
The Robinson Police Dept. is investigating the
theft of a white and blue 9.9 horsepower
Evinrude boat motor. The motor was taken
from a boat that was parked behind 811 West
Chestnut in Robinson. The theft is believed
to have occurred sometime during the 8th
or 9th of September.
August 17, 2006
On 08/16/06, a burglary was reported to the Robinson
Police Dept. The Burglary occurred at a garage
located at 609 West Mulberry. The incident
is believed to have occurred between the
time of 11:30am and 10:00pm on 08/16/06.
Taken were:
a Craftsman circular saw
an unknown brand circular saw
a Montgomery Ward welder
a complete 174 piece set of craftsman tools in
a black Craftsman tool box
August 16, 2006
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
to solve a pair of burglaries. The Sheriff's
Department got a call that someone vandalized
an archaeological dig site east and south
of the White Bridge near Palestine. They
broke into a lock box and took about 300
dollars worth of tools and also overturned
a portable toilet. A witness saw a light
blue or teal Geo Tracker convertible in the
area with four white males in it. They were
described as being between 25 and 30 and
heavy set or stocky. They're also investigating
a burglary at Snider's Store at 16312 North
25th Street. Someone broke in and took money.
If you have any information, call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP or log on to www.crimestopperscc.org.
On July 5, 2006, thieves took items from two locations
on East Market Street in Palestine. In the 300
block, they broke into a pickup truck and took
a CD player. In the 400 block, they entered a garage
and two two new fishing rods with reels, a tackle
box filled with fishing equipment and a metal tool
box with hand tools. If you have any information,
call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP.
The Crawford County Sheriff's Department is looking
for a stolen four wheeler. Todd Nicklaus of Flat
Rock reported to the Sheriff's Department on Tuesday
that someone took his Red 2005 Honda TRX 250 Four
Wheeler from his backyard. He lives at 301 East
Baltimore in Flat Rock. The Sheriff's Department
says it was taken sometime between 8:30 PM and
midnight on the July 3. If you have any information,
you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP. You
can remain anonymous and still collect a cash reward.
July 19, 2006
Robinson Police are investigating the burglary
of a storage building located behind the
old Shoe Factory. The burglary took place
sometime over the past week, and a 2003 Yellow
Honda Rancher 4-wheeler was taken during
the burglary. Crimestoppers is offering a
$250 reward for information on this burglary.
SOLVED
an arrests have been made. July
17, 2006
On Monday 07/17/06, a residence located at 1211
East Cherry Lot 14 in Robinson, was broken into
and item(s) were taken. Crimestoppers is offering
a $250 reward for information on this burglary.
July 6, 2006
Sometime during the night of 07/06/06 or the early
morning hours of 07/07/06, subject(s) caused
considerable damage to lights, lightpoles
and flagpoles located at the Washington park
in Robinson.
July 5, 2006
On June 29, 2006, Danetta Smith reported an EZ-GO
golf cart missing from her property in Southwest
Township. The golf cart was taken sometime
during the week of June 26th. It is green
with a white top. The charger for the golf
cart was also stolen.
SOLVED June
29, 2006
On 06/28/06, Michelle Hall of 814 N. Cross in Robinson
stated items were taken from her residence sometme
during the early morning house of 06/28/06.
Those itemt that taken were a Verizon picture phone,
cash, keys and some video games.
June 26, 2006
Theft
The Flat Rock American Legion reported to the Crawford
County Sheriff's Department that 31 United States
Veteran grave markers were stolen from the Fuller
Cemetery and Green Hill Cemetery. The thefts happened
sometime around Memorial Day. The markers are made
of aluminum and painted bronze and have US Veteran
on the front.
Burglary
On June 24, 2006, the Robinson Police Department
got a burglary report at 605 South Cross,
Apartment 302. The resident had approximately
20 DVD's stolen.
Burglary
SOLVED On
June 24, 2006, the Robinson Police Department investigated
a burglary at 1008 North Jefferson, Apartment 4.
The resident had a HP notebook computer and an
iPod Nano stolen.
May 10, 2006
On 05/06/06, the Robinson
Police Dept. received a report that a briefcase,
a carry-on tote bag, and a digital camera were
taken from a vehicle sometime during the night
time hours of 05/05/06. The burglary to the motor
vehicle occurred in a apartment complex parking
lot located at in the 600 block of North Jefferson
May 9, 2006
A 21 inch Troy Built
lawn mower was taken fron 1002 North Cross sometime
during the night of 05/06/06
April 5, 2006
Evidently over the past few months persons(s) have
turned over and or broken a considerable
amount of tombstones in the Robinson Old
Cemetery located on N. King St in Robinson.
The damage was just recently discovered during
the spring clean up of the cemetery.
February 20, 2006
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
to help solve the theft of tools from a construction
site. The Meldan Construction Company told
the Sheriff's Department they had several
tools taken from a construction site at 1825
North and 225 East the week of February 20.
The following tools were stolen:
A Blue/Black twin tank compressor with Wisconsin-Robin
Motor
Two black Panasonic 15.6 volt cordless 3/8 drills
with the initials MDR
A red Milwaukee 10 amp sawsall
A red Milwaukee 18 volt 6 1/2 inch circular saw
An orange Stihl 16 inch chain saw.
If you have any information, you can call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP and you can remain anonymous and
still collect a cash reward.
February 22, 2006
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for a
stolen four wheeler. A
Honda Rubicon four wheeler was taken from 7125
East 350th Avenue. It
is a red 2004, 500cc, automatic shift Rubicon with
a box on the rear.
If you have any information, call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP.
PRESS RELEASE
February 19, 2006
Crawford County Crimestoppers
Crawford County Crimestoppers to pay $1000 in reward
money for bank robbery.
(Robinson, IL) -- Crawford County Crimestoppers is
paying out its largest reward ever for information
that led to the arrest of Charles Vahl for allegedly
robbing First National Bank at gunpoint on February
1. Two tipsters will each get $500 rewards for
their information.
"The tips that these people provided proved to
be very valuable to law enforcement and ultimately
helped police find and arrest their suspect," said
Crimestoppers president Chris Forde.
Robinson Police Chief Bill Ackman says Crimestoppers
is very valuable to law enforcement. "The
public has the majority of leads and it is important
that we follow up on every lead we can. Crimestoppers
can be a medium between the public and law enforcement
and specifically the public that does not want
to be directly involved. This is why Crimestoppers
is such a valuable asset to law enforcement."
Crimestoppers allows people to call in tips anonymously
through a toll free number. It is manned 24 hours
a day and seven days a week. Anonymous callers
can still be eligible for cash rewards of up to
$1000 for information. The toll free number is
888-596-STOP (7867).
Crimestoppers also has a website that posts various
unsolved crimes in the county and wanted criminals.
The website is http://www.crimestopperscc.org.
Since launching the website in May, Crimestoppers
has had more than 78,000 hits.
Crimestoppers is a community based volunteer organization
that helps law enforcement fight crime. "We've
been pleased that over the years we've been able
to help police find wanted persons and solve different
crimes in the community," says Forde.
"It is simple: if you see something or hear
something, say something."
February 14, 2006
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
on several suspicious fires over
the last couple months in the
county. Most of the fires have
been at abandoned homes. So far,
no fire fighters have been injured
putting out the fires, but police
say they are a safety risk to
emergency personnel. Crimestoppers
is offering reward money for
the suspicious fires. If you
have any information, please
call 888-596-STOP.
January 12, 2006
On 2-12-06 Thane Tingley of Palestine reported
that someone broke into his house sometime
between 9 am and 9 pm on 2-11-06 and took
the following items.
RCA MP3 player, Tony Hawk Skate Board, Tootsie Roll
Candy Bank, Four Hats, three pair of size 10 tennis
shoes, Royal Elastics, DC Gray, DC blue and a Kodak
CX4310 Digital Camera.
January 5, 2006
SOLVED On
12/28/05, personnel from McDonalds reported damage
to the bathroom that occurred at around 3:15pm.
Three juvenile male were seen exiting the bathroom
just prior to the damage being discovered. The
juvenile males are believed be approx. 13-14 years
old and were seen leaving McDonalds on bicycles.
2005 CRIMES

December 22, 2005
Robinson Police Dept. is investigating and aggravated
battery in October of this year. The person in
the picture is of interest. If you have any information
please contact Crimestoppers. Click on a photo
below for a larger view.
UPDATE -
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of
Robert Carter in an
aggravated batter that took place at Wal Mart in
October of 2005.
Carter is accused of throwing a bodily fluid on
his victim. He's a 6
foot tall white male with brown hair and blue eyes.
He has an Indian
squaw tattoo and hearts tattooed on his right arm.
Florida
Department of Law Enforcement's Sexual Offender/Predator
Carter is a Sex Offender under
Florida law.

December 21, 2005
A 1998 dark blue Oldsmobile 88 was taken from 1202
N. Madison in Robinson sometime between 10:30pm
12/19/05 and 12:00pm on 12/20/05.
The stolen vehicle has an Illinois plate of MHDIR
2
December 13, 2005
Theft
On 12/5/05 a five horsepower Central Hydraulics
log splitter was taken from a yard located at 807
South Jefferson St, in Robinson. The owner is offering
a $150 reward in addition to any Crimestoppers
reward. If you have any information, call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP.
December 13, 2005
SOLVED Criminal
Damage to Property
First Crawford State Bank has had
some tires slashed on their vehicles in the
last week. On 12/6/05 the front and rear
tires on the driver's side of a pickup were
cut. On 12/8/05, a pickup had its front tire
punctured. If you have any information, call
Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP.
December 13, 2005
Criminal Damage to Property/Theft over $300
On 12/1/05 the Crawford County Sheriff's Department
got a call that someone broke into Norris Electric's
Eaton Substation. The chain to the gate had been
cut and a lock that belonged to Ameren CIPS was
missing. The following items were taken:
70 amp Breaker OCR
25 KVA Transformer
Two 15 KVA Transformers
Two 10 KVA Transformers
#4 ACSR 100' Aluminum wire
3-0 Triplex 50' Aluminum wire
#2 Triplex 150' Aluminum wire
50' Aluminum tie wire
If you have any information, you can call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP. Remember, you can remain anonymous
and still collect your cash reward.
December 5, 2005
On 12/05/05, a five horsepower Central Hydraulics
log splitter was taken from a yard located
at 807 South Jefferson St, in Robinson.
November
29, 2005 -
$500.00 Reward
(Robinson) -- The Robinson Police Department
is investigating a prowler and a series
of break ins on the south end of town.
Police Chief Bill Ackman says they've
happened over the last few weeks in
the 1400 Block of South Cross and in
the 14th Street area. He says last
night there were at least two break
ins. In one of them, a woman was home
at the time it happened and she woke
up and saw the intruder. She screamed
and he ran out. Ackman says so far,
the guy hasn't taken any items other
than in last night's case. There also
haven't been any forceable entries
or threats according to Ackman. The
intruder is described as a white male
in his teens or 20s, about 5-10 or
5-11 and he's thin, but not skinny.
SOLVED November
22, 2005 -
$500.00 Reward
Sometime between approx. 7:00pm
on 11/07/05, and approx. 8:00am on
11/08/05, unknown subject(s) stole
approx. $2500.00 in cash and checks
from the office of the Baker Dance
Studio, located at 1708 W. Main in
Robinson. The money that was stolen
was fundraiser money that was earned
by the students of the dance studio.
November 18, 2005
On 11-18-05 Ashley Trimble owner of Trimble Pallet
Factory along N. Trimble Road north of Robinson
reported that sometime during the night someone
broke into the shop and stole the listed items:
(4) Nail Guns Bostitch, 2 Senco, Maxx. Stihl Chain
Saw w/ 4 bar. Senco Stapler. Senco Stick Nailer.
November 17, 2005 - $500.00
Reward
CrimeStoppers is putting a $500 reward for the
information and conviction of the person or persons
who committed the arson of the Tohill Power House
on 11-10-05 at 5:05 a.m. The Power House is located
along 1500E approx.
½ mile North of 450N in rural
November 11, 2005 - $250.00
Reward
On 11-11-05 at 11:56 p.m., Thomas M. Brashear of
rural Palestine reported
the following items missing from his residence:
Taurus Model 669 357 Mag. w/
6” stainless steel wooden grip revolver,
7.62 x 39 blued composite folding
stock Chinese SKS Rifle, Smith & Wesson handcuffs
w/ keys, speed loaders for
357 revolver, 8mm camcorder w/ black bag.
November 1 1, 2005
The Robinson Dailey News reported that unknown
subject(s) caused damage to a 2002 Ford van.
The damage was discovered at apporx. 7:40am
on 11/11/05, by a newspaper employee.
October 31, 2005
Jace Phillips of 406 Updike
in Robinson reported subject(s) damaged his residence
and a vehicle parked at his residence, by pouring
paint and other subtances on the vehicle and residence
October 27, 2005
Lynn Medsker of Robinson, reported a bank type
money bag was taken from her vehicle while
the vehicle was parked at a West Main address.
The bag contained cash and checks.
October 22, 2005
Greg Dedrick told police that a cell phone was
taken from his vehicle while parked at 408
E. Plum. The cell phone was Kyocerra brand,
and this was reported on 10/22/05, at approx.
10:52pm.
October 21, 2005
Dovie V. Stephens reported that during the overnight
hours of 10/21/05, subject(s) sprayed grafitti
on the front door of her apartment located
at 301 N. Alexander.
October 20, 2005
Lincoln Trail College reported a window being broke
on an aprtment building
owned by them. Damage estimated at $100.00.
September 12, 2005
On 09-07-05 at 6:20 p.m., Jerry Utterback of Robinson
reported a theft at his property in rural
Porterville. A blue 1986 Yamaha Big Bear
4-Wheeler and a 6X12 Biltrite Utility Trailer
with IL. License Plate 9560WB.
It is believed the theft occurred after 09-05-05.
September 4, 2005
On 09-04-05 Jerri R. Roark of rural Sumner, reported
a black Honda Shadow 600 with IL. Registration
AT9546, stolen from her residence during
the night.
September 3, 2005
On 09-03-05 Kurt D. Holscher of rural Palestine,
reported a green Kawasaki KX250 dirt bike
stolen from his residence during the night.
August 31, 2005
On 08-30-05 at 5 p.m., a probation search was done
at 2687 N 1315th St., rural Flat Rock. (this
is Leann Goff’s residence also, which
she is in DOC for a meth lab)
Beverly K. Bice, D.O.B.04-20-62, was arrested for
Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance,
Unlawful Possession of Cannabis less than 2.5 and
Unlawful Possession of Title Without Assignment.
A meth lab was found in another trailer on the property
and it is under investigation by the CCSD.
August 29, 2005
On 08-25-05 Carol L. Murray reported to the CCSD
that a burglary had occurred at her rural
Robinson residence and a very large amount
of change had been taken.
August 22, 2005
The stop signs have been returned to the
Crawford County Highway Dept. by an unknown person.
August 19, 2005
The following intersections had stop signs stolen
last night:
300N & 1150E two signs
300N & 1000E two signs
465N
& 1125E three signs
400N & 1125E one sign
Who ever took the signs has committed a Class 3 Felony
let alone cost
taxpayers quite a bit of money. If anyone has any
information they can
contact the CCSD or Crimestoppers.
On 08-14-05 at 1 a.m. Patrick J.
Majesty D.O.B. 10-13-78, of Robinson, was arrested
for DUI and No Valid Drivers License, following
a traffic stop at Range and Missouri in Oblong.
Majesty posted $300 cash bond and was released.
On 08-14-05 at 5:37 p.m., Willie
J. Land was brought into the CCSD by the Robinson
Police Dept. While being booked Land broke a light
and cover in the holding cell. Land is charged
with Criminal Damage to State Supported Property.
Land is being held in the CCSD without bond.
On 08-14-05 Charles M. Davis of rural
Robinson reported a stolen 3-wheeler. The 3-wheeler
has a windshield and motorcycle handle bars, it
is a Red 1985 Honda 250. The theft occurred between
Friday night and this morning.
On 08-13-05 at 12:45 a.m., Nicholas
J. Charlet D.O.B. 01-28-84, of Bellerose, LA, was
arrested for DUI, Improper Lane Usage following
a traffic stop at ST HWY 33 on the west side of
Robinson. Charlet posted $300 cash bond and was
released.
07/25/05
Robinson -- Residential Burglary
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
to help solve a residential burglary in Robinson.
It happened at 111 Roosevelt. Police say numerous
items were taken, including furniture and jewelry.
If you have any information on this, you can call
Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP.
Remember, you can remain anonymous and still collect
a cash reward. Listing of what was taken:
2 Crystal Lamps
1 Stained Glass Candle Holder
1 Marble Eagle Round Container
1 Yellow Moon Bottle
1 Star Candle Lamp
4 Light House Figurines
26 Walt Disney Movies
1 Crystal Lamp
1 Diamond Bracelet
2 Gold Bracelet
1 Dolphin Musical
1 Antique Glass Bottle colored
1 Angel from mother's coffin
Child's clothes Size 3 pants, medium shirts
2 Lamps
1 Steam cleaner
1 Dresser
1 Jewelry Box
1 Lap Top Computer
Women's Clothes size 7-10
Christmas Decorations
6 Crystal Christmas Angels (set)
On 07-21-05
Arthur Merrick reported the theft of a Black 4
HP Mercury Boat Motor and a Large Chest Box
filled with fishing gear.
The items were taken out of his boat while it was
docked in West Lake.
Mr. Merrick believes it happened during the night.
PRESS RELEASE
The Maxwell House Cafe Burglary in Flat Rock is
partially solved with the
arrest of Bryan A. Shanes
D.O.B. 04-25-87 of Robinson.
Shanes was picked up on a warrant for Burglary and
Theft Over $300.
Shanes is being held at the CCSD on $2510 cash bond.
We have another suspect but we still need help in
obtaining info on him so if anyone has information
they can still contact Crimestoppers.
Robinson -- Burglary
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering $250 for
information on a burglary in Robinson. Sometime
between 7/6/05 and 7/8/05 someone took a Honda
generator out of a storage shed at 1615 West Walnut.
The generator is a Honda EM6500 and is valued at
about $3,200.
Crimestoppers will pay a reward of $250 leading to
the arrest and conviction of whoever took this
generator.
If you have any information, call 888-596-STOP or
log on to www.crimestopperscc.org. Remember you
can remain anonymous and still claim your reward.
Palestine -- Counterfeit Money
Palestine Police Chief Jim Clark says that there was
an incident of counterfeit money passed in Palestine.
Clark says that the bill was passed at a local
business and caught by a local bank. He says the
bill is a copy of the older style twenty dollar
bill and does not have the anti counterfeit measures
of the newer 20 dollar bills.
He says it appears that this bill was made by a copy
machine, is slightly smaller than a regular bill,
and the ink did not completely cover the extreme
right end of the back. The serial number is C-B
558-230-77-C. Clark says if you have any information
about this bill, you can contact the Police Department
or Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP.
6/22/05
On 06-21-05 around 4:24 a.m., the Maxwell
House Café in Flat Rock was broken into.
Approx. 174 packs of Marlboro cigarettes and a
large amount of cash were taken. Entry was made
through a window.
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of $250 cash for
information that leads to an arrest and conviction
of the Maxwell House Café burglary.
5/2/05
Crawford County Crimestoppers is offering $250 reward
for information leading to the arrest and conviction
of the person or people that stole a trailer. It
happened around April 16th at 7219 North 950th
Street. The Red Circle M Flat Bed 18"x80"
Trailer is valued at $4000. If you have any information
on this, you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP
(7867). Remember, you can remain anonymous and
still claim your cash reward.
4/11/05
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for help
in solving a burglary in Palestine. It happened
on April 5th in the 500 block of East Franklin
Street. CD's, knives, and prescription drugs were
taken from the home in broad daylight. Police believe
that it is the same person that committed other
burglaries in the same block in the last four months.
If you have any information, you can contact Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP (7867). You can remain anonymous
and still be eligible for a cash reward.
3/30/05
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Police Department is
investigating two garage burglaries. Police Chief
Jim Clark says one happened in the 300 block of
South Main and the other happened in the 400 block
of South Main. He says power tools and equipment
were taken from the garage, including Makita cordless
drills, a cordless Sawzall, a Craftsman skill saw,
a Black and Decker circular saw, and a Makita router.
Clark says if you know whose behind this, you can
contact police or Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP
(7867). He also says that the garages were unlocked,
and he says that people need to make sure they
keep everything locked up, especially after dark.
3/21/05
On March 20, 2005 someone drove a vehicle across the
greens at Oak Glen Golf Course. They spun around
on the greens and damaged them. They also drove
over a cable fence and put ruts in a fairway. The
vehicle appears to have been a full size truck.
If you have any information on this, you can call
Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP (7867). Remember,
you can remain anonymous and claim a cash reward.
3/9/05
(Palestine) -- The Palestine Police Department believes
that the suspect that got into a house near the
high school and took money tried to do it again.
Police Chief Jim Clark says it happened Friday
night around 9:50 at 403 South Main. Two citizens
saw someone that they thought matched the description
of the man that got into another house on February
25th. He's described as about a 15 or 16 year old
white male with dark hair, a slender to medium
build, and around 5-foot-6. This time he wore an
orange hooded sweatshirt. The two citizens yelled
at him after he pulled up his hood and started
splitting a window screen at 403 South Main. He
took off running and was lost in the area of 413
South Main. A Police search didn't turn up the
suspect. If you have any information on this suspect,
you can contact the Palestine Police Department
or remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at
888-596-STOP (7867).
3/7/05
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
to solve a criminal damage to property case at
Bryant's Auto Center. It happened sometime in the
early morning hours of February 27. Three vehicles
in their lot were damaged. If you have any information,
you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP (7867).
You can remain anonymous and still be eligible
for a cash reward.
2/28/05
Palestine Police are looking for information from
a burglary. In the early morning hours of 2/25/05,
someone got into a home near Palestine High School
and took an undisclosed amount of money. The burglar
is described as a 15 or 16 year old white male
wearing a dark sweatshirt. He had dark hair that
was combed forward and it came to a point on his
forehead. If you have any information on this,
you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP (7867).
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a
cash reward.
2/21/05
Crawford County Crimestoppers is asking for your help
to locate a pair of mowers taken from Rural King.
They had two Red Swisher 60 inch cut trail mowers
taken from their crates outside the building. The
mowers have 13 HP Briggs & Stratton motors
on them and they're valued at $1400 each. If you
have any information, you can call Crimestoppers
at 888-596-STOP (7867). You can remain anonymous
and be eligible for a cash reward.
2/7/05
Crawford County Crimestoppers is looking for information
about missing equipment from Oblong High School.
A Lincoln Electric Welder with a spool of wire
valued at $500 was taken along with a large bottle
of Argon worth $275 and a small bottle of Argon
worth $175. The items were all on a cart that was
not taken. If you have any information on the whereabouts
of these items, you can call Crimestoppers at 888-596-STOP
(7867).
1/31/05
Sometime between the morning of January 20 and the
afternoon of January 26, someone backed a vehicle
into a headstone at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, sliding
the stone off its base about eight inches. Both
flower vases were also broken. No other stones
in the cemetery were disturbed. If you have any
information, you can call 1-888-596-STOP (7867)