Crime Stopper of the Week for January 26th
Police hunt propane tank thieves:
Toledo police are
seeking information through the Crime Stopper program about a string
of propane tank thefts at local carry-outs and other small
businesses, authorities said. Ninety propane tanks have been
stolen in six break-ins between Dec. 27 and Jan. 17. The tanks
were taken from locked cages outside of carry-outs or small
businesses in the city's north and west ends.
Ten tanks were stolen from Circle K at 6008 Secor Rd.; 22 were taken from In & Out Mart, 2710 Tremainsville Rd.; 16 tanks were stolen from Gateway Express at 4458 Monroe St.; 13 were taken from Churchill's, 2845 West Central Ave., and 29 propane tanks were stolen from Sears at 6014 Lewis Ave., authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stopper. Callers may remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.