Reward available in school theft
Peabody-Burns Board of Education remains willing to pay a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who broke into the high school May 14. Cash, computers, and other electronic items were stolen and damage was done to the interior of the building.
"The district wants the public to know that the reward is still good and they are willing to pay the person who comes forward with information that will help solve the crime," said Peabody Police Chief Jeff Pohlman.
Pohlman also reminds youngsters to take responsibility for their bicycles now that summer is here and more children are riding their bikes.
"We have already had several reports of bike thefts," he said. "Some have been found and returned and some we assume are gone for good."
He said children should lock them inside a garage or shed for the night if possible.
"Sometimes there isn't much you can do to avoid theft," he said. "But sometimes just a little effort will make it too much trouble for a thief and they will move on to someone else's property."
Pohlman also reported that on May 30 a resident from Westview Manor called 911 to report a crime. It was determined that no crime had taken place. Pohlman said the same resident had made false reports several times before and officers are pursuing legal options against the individual.
A burglary May 31 at the home of Connie Yberra is still under investigation by Peabody police. Officers are waiting for further information on the items taken.
Police also report an accident June 5 at Eighth and Olive streets. An individual was backing from a driveway and struck a parked car.
Thief steals hay bales
from Eitzen farm
Sometime between Jan. 1 and May 11, someone entered property at Jade and 120th and removed 12-18 round bales of prairie hay. The hay was owned by Randal M. Eitzen, 1224 100th, Peabody, and was valued at $720.
