The Lake County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect accused of stealing dozens of items from places around Lake and Osceola Counties.
The Sheriff's Office says deputies recovered dozens of stolen items from two separate properties this week. They are still searching for the 44-year-old Luther man accused of stealing the items.
On Monday, deputies searched a home on East 4 Mile Road in Ellsworth Township after getting a tip. They found a snowmobile, a side-by-side ATV, a moped, building materials and more items that had been reported stolen in Lake and Osceola County. On Tuesday, deputies found two more stolen snowmobiles and a trailer on North Hawkins Road in Dover Township.
Anyone with information on the the suspect or incidents should contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 231-745-2712.
Here is a list of reported stolen items recovered:
If you believe you are the owner of the listed items, the Lake Co. Sheirff's Office asks that you provide an Incident Report from a Law Enforcement Agency. They will also ask that you identify the item by the item number indicated on the attached sheet, and provide some or all of the following:
1) Manufacturer
2) Make/Model
3) Serial Number
4) Color
5) Identifying marks, initials, etc.
Please note that the evidence listed will not be released until it the case has concluded or the release is authorized by the Prosecutor's Office.
You may contact D/Lt. Brad Nixon or Detective Pat Hedlund at (231) 745-2712 in regards to the attached property list.
