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When you report a crime to the Bureau/Putnam Crime Stoppers you are a "tipster," and under Illinois law your name remains confidential and you can be eligible for a tipster reward if the criteria is met.  If you report information directly to a law enforcement agency you become an informant and your name is not confidential and reward criteria does not apply.


** REPORTING  A  CRIME **

Crime Stoppers will forward information you have concerning unsolved crimes and wanted fugitives to the appropriate law enforcement agency.  Before calling, please be able to give as much detailed information about the crime or fugitive including but not limited to the following:


Recent Crimes



PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

MAY 18, 2010

The Putnam County Sheriff's Department is investigating a burglary that took place in the evening hours of May 18, 2010, at the Fassino Storage Facility located  east of Granville on Silverspoon Avenue.  Forced entry was made into two storage units.  A snowplow blade and a craftsman mower were removed.  Any information pertaining to the stolen items, contact the Bureau/Putnam Crime Stoppers at 1-800-939-6929.  AN ADDITIONAL $500.00 IS BEING OFFERED BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN FOR THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE THEFT.

 
BUREAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

April 27, 2011

Bureau/Putnam County Crime Stoppers are seeking your assistance on four burglaries that occurred in southern Bureau and northern Marshall counties. The burglaries occurred during the day in the vicinity of Yankee Lane.

On April 15, 2011 deputies from both counties responded to four burglaries (one in Bureau County) (three in Marshall County) 
where unknown person(s) made forced entry into the homes. Taken was an undetermined amount of United States currency
and weapons (hand guns). Also taken was jewelry and collector coins.



FEBRUARY 17, 2011

REWARD INCREASE TO  $ 25,000.00
Manlius School Arson Investigation

The Bureau Valley School District in  Manlius offered a reward for $10,000.00 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for an arson at the school administrative office.  The arson ocurred on July 16, 2010.


FEBRUARY 15, 2010

The Bureau County Sheriff's Office responded to rural Sheffield, Il., in reference to a theft.  Stolen by person(s) uknown was a 60,000 BTU.lb White heater from a shed.

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

The Bureau County Sheriff's Office ewsponded to New Bedford, IL., for a vehicle theft.  Stolen in the early morning hour by person(s) unknown was a black 2004 Pontiac Grand AM with the keys in the ignition.  On 02-17-2010 the vehicle was located in the city of Henry, IL.

FEBRUARY 13, 2010

The Bureau County Sheriff's Department responded to Mineral, Il., in reference to several vehicle burglaries.  Three vehicles had been entered between th elate hous of 02-12-2010 and the early morning hours of 02-13-2010 by person(s) unknown.  Taken was a purse containing credit cards and several musical disks.  During the investigation it was determined everal vehicles in the Village of Annawan were also entered.




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Person calling in information to Crime Stoppers receive further protection of confidentiality

under a law that was signed and put into effect in 2006.
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BUREAU-PUTNAM COUNTIES STATISTICS SINCE INCEPTION  IN 1994:

 
Codes issued
275
Cases Solved
51
Property recovered (Value)
$ 83,450
Rewards paid
$3,900
Arrests made
68
 

If you have information relating to these or other local crimes, please contact:

Bureau/Putnam County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-939-6929


Coordinator,
 
Cmdr. James A. Shipp