Sometime between May 27, 2008 and June 3, 2008 unknown persons stole a yellow 1975 Chevy pickup from an empty lot adjacent to 718 E. 11^th Street.  The pickup was yellow in color and was missing the hood.  The tailgate was painted black and there was an older washing machine in the bed of the truck.

Sometime during the night hours of May 8, 2008 unknown persons forced entry to the Cold Stone Creamery located at 402 East Leota Street in North Platte.  The suspects are two males wearing hooded sweatshirts and are responsible for taking two tip jars from the business that contained an undisclosed amount of money.

Recent thefts and break-ins throughout the entire area have law enforcement officials concerned and asking for your help.  All too often law enforcement finds that residents leave their cars and houses unlocked with valuable items in plain view.  Although criminals will often force their entry to cars and houses; leaving them unlocked only makes it easier.

We are asking that everyone make it a common practice to secure your home and your vehicle, especially at night.  Criminals in the area are not only taking items from vehicles but they are also gaining entry into houses with no regard as to whether you are at home or away.  

Please take the extra step to protect you and your family and remember, lock it or lose it.

Sometime during March or April unknown persons removed a large wooden statue of an Indian Chief from the front of the House Bar on East 4^th Street.  The statue was created by a chainsaw artist and was valued at about $1,000.00.  The statue stands about seven feet tall and weighs about 200 lbs.   

In the night hours of April 19, 2008 unknown persons forced entry to a topper on a red 2001 Ford F-150 pickup.  The pickup was parked at 4400 Rodeo Road.  The offenders removed numerous Snap-On tools including sockets, ratchets, wrenches, calipers, gauges and many more.  The total loss in this case is well over $2,000 making this a felony offense.