Crime Stoppers seek art vandals

Published 7:57 am Tuesday, January 23, 2018

WESAW TWP. — The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information from the public about a malicious destruction of property and larceny complaint that occurred at a Wesaw Township property on 11:28 a.m. Jan. 14.

The crime occurred after unknown suspects entered onto a property and caused damage in excess of $10,000 to a tunnel made of metal and vines.  The suspects also stole a portion of a yard art piece valued in excess of $6,000.

Crime Stoppers wants to find the person or persons responsible for this and will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to their arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives.

Michiana Crime Stoppers is a donor-funded program that serves 12 counties in Michiana.  People can contact the organization about this or any felony crime or fugitive. 

Tips can be submitted anonymously online at michianacrimestoppers.com, or through a link on the organization’s Facebook page.  Tips can also be submitted through the same secure link using a smart phone.  Look for the free P3 Tips mobile app.  People can still call toll free at (800) 342-STOP.  Those who report tips will be given a code number and we won’t ask your name.