UPDATED Reward offered for information on June 7-8 theft
CORRECTION: The Bluffton Police Department has reissued this notice with the incident date corrected to June 7-8.
On June 8th, 2023, at approximately 0945 hours, the Bluffton Police Department received a complaint of Breaking and Entering that occurred at the Bluffton Swimming Pool sometime after the close of business on June 7th, 2023. The unknown suspect(s) took the following items: keys to the cash register, HP laptop with power cord estimated value $500.00, photographic optical equipment value at $143.00, and a safe containing money and checks in the amount of $930.00.
Anyone providing information that would lead to the arrest of those involved in this crime, may receive up to $500.00 as a cash reward from the Village of Bluffton. Please contact Officer Abby Michael at 419-358-2961 ext. 192 or [email protected].
Respectfully,
Ryan M. Burkholder
Chief of Police
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