Crime of the week
- Armed Robbery in Kewanee
Kewanee Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at around 5:00 AM on Sunday, August 29th, 2010, at the Negley's Coin Wash, 318 W. 6th St. in Kewanee.
The suspect is described as a black male, around 5'10", with braided hair, and was wearing a white T-shirt and dark pants. The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money. The suspect then fled on foot to the west of the business.
A witness reported that the suspect may have exited a car parked at the corner of 6th and Lexington Streets before the robbery. There was no description of the vehicle.
Anyone with any information about this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-227-2324 or the Kewanee Police at 309-853-1911. Calls to Crime Stoppers that result in an arrest in this case will be eligible for a cash reward.
- Armed Robbery in Kewanee
An armed robbery was reported to the Kewanee Police Department that occuured at around 2:48 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Cenex convenience store on the corner of 3rd and East St. in Kewanee.
The suspect entered the store, displayed a knife to the clerk and demanded cash. The suspect then fled east on E. 3rd St. with an undetermined amount of cash.
The suspect is described as a black male, around six feet tall, and was wearing some type of red covering over his face. He wore large round sunglasses and a black coat with fur around the hood.
Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in that area or who has information on the suspect is encouraged to call police at (309) 853-1911 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-227-2324. Calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and if the tip results in a felony arrest the caller will be eligible for a cash reward.
- $1000 Reward in Animal Abuse
Henry County Crime Stoppers is now offering a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the abuse of "Dutch" the cat. Dutch was the victim of abuse in rural northwestern Henry County and was being treated at Miller Vet Service in Atkinson, IL. Dutch died from his injuries Wednesday night.
Calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and rewards are paid for information leading to the arrest of criminal suspects.
Anyone with information about this crime can call Henry County Crime Stoppers at 800-227-2324 or 309-937-2324.
Donations to Crime Stoppers can be mailed to:
- Henry County Crime Stoppers
- PO Box 75
- Cambridge, IL 61238
Donations to Crime Stoppers can also be made using PayPal by clicking on "Make A Donation" below:
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Any donations received over the amount of the rewards paid will be used to continue the efforts of Crime Stoppers in Henry County.
Donations to help pay for the cat's veterinary bills can be sent to the Geneseo Humane Society at PO Box 145, Geneseo IL, 61254. They also have a PayPal option on their website at http://GeneseoAnimalShelter.com
Authorities need your help in a case involving animal cruelty in Henry County.
On April 5, 2010, a call to authorities resulted in the discovery of a domestic cat being tortured in the area of Ropp Rd and Dutch Bottom Rd in remote northwestern Henry County. No suspects could be located at the time of the discovery.
The nature of this incident will result in criminal charges relating to animal cruelty to whoever was responsible.
Anyone who may have information about this unsolved crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Henry County at 800-227-2324, or 309-937-2324. Calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and if your tip leads to an arrest you will be considered for a cash reward.
Motorcycle, ATV Thefts
Authorities need your help in solving two thefts in our county.
In October of 2009 a motorcycle was taken from a garage near the intersection of SE 1st Ave. and SE 5th St. in Galva, IL. Taken was a green and yellow 2006 Kawasaki KX-450 motocross racing bike. It had racing decals and gold rims. This distinctive motorcycle is designed for racing and had the number 169 to identify it during competition.
Another theft that needs your help occurred in December of 2009 in the 4300 Blk of IL Hwy 82 south of Cambridge, IL. Taken from a garage was a green Kawasaki 750cc Brute Force ATV with a gun rack.
These crimes remain under investigation and anyone who may have any information on them is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 800-227-2324. Calls to Crime Stoppers that result in an arrest in either incident will be considered for a reward.
Meth Bust in Galva, IL (WOC NewsTalk 1420 AM)
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