Break-in on County Road 200 featured as Crime of the Week

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Crime Stoppers is requesting the public's help in solving a burglary that took place at a Lee County residence on Thursday, December 29, 2011.

Sometime between the hours of 11:30 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., one or more burglars broke into a residence located at 1342 CR 200, just west of Giddings. Once inside the residence, the unknown suspects took men’s and women’s jewelry, video camera equipment and an undisclosed amount of change from a milk jug.

The perpetrator(s) went to the rear of the residence where entrance was made by forcing open two patio doors. Once inside the residence the burglars went to different rooms including the master bedroom, where it is believed they placed the stolen items into a pillow case. The burglars exited the residence using the front doors.

If you have any information about this crime, or any other felony crimes, you are urged to call 866-930-TIPS (8477). The line is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Callers never have to give their name, and if their information leads to the arrest and indictment of the criminal, they could earn up to $1,000.00 dollars.