Crime Tips

(Kokomo, IN) The Howard County Sheriff Department is requesting assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a theft from a vehicle. On the morning of Thursday April 8 a female victim reported that her van had been entered overnight, and a debit card and drivers license were stolen. The debit card was used twice during the early morning hours prior to the time the theft was reported. Purchases were made at the Circle K at Center Road and US 31 at 2:51 a.m. and at the Kokomo Wal-Mart at 3:22 a.m. Surveillance cameras at both locations captured images of the suspects, but investigators have been unable to establish their identity. Both suspects are white males, and appear to be in their late teens or early twenties. Both have a slender build. Anyone who might recognize the suspects, or who may have observed them at the businesses is asked to contact Detective Sherrie Galloway at the Howard County Sheriff Department, telephone (765) 456-2031 ext. 238. “Callers can remain anonymous. We just need a name if someone recognizes either individual,” said Galloway.

As the weather warms up overnight vehicle break ins are on the increase. “Several vehicles were entered last weekend. People are allowing themselves to be victimized by leaving their vehicles unlocked, and then leaving wallets, purses, credit or debit cards, checkbooks, GPS units, and other valuables inside. In today’s world you just can’t do this,” said Sheriff Marty Talbert.

For further information contact:
Sheriff Marty Talbert
Howard County Sheriff Department
telephone (765) 456-2020 ext. 232

Do you have a crime tip?

If you have information about a crime we are investigating , you can e-mail our Investigations Section with the information or call the Sheriff's Dept @ (765) 456-2020. If you have information on a wanted subject and know their location at that moment, call our dispatch center @ (765) 457-1105. If you have general information about a wanted subject, you can leave that information on the warrant line @ (765) 457-1105 ext 291.

Do you have information about drug activity?

If you believe you have information pertaining to possible drug activity, you can call our Drug Information Hotline at 456-2020 extension 356 and leave the information you have on the answering machine, or send us an e-mail with any information you have. You may remain anonymous. If you witness a crime in progress, you should always call 911 immediately.