A long-term burglary investigation by the Licking Police Department resulted in stolen items located and charges being sought against two suspects.
According to LPD Chief Scott Lindsey, a report was received last October of a burglary at a residence on Sackett Street. The investigation remained open.
Then in February, Licking police investigated a report of a burglary at an additional residence on Sackett Street and an officer located and recovered property stolen during an October burglary at a residence on Walker Street.
Lindsey said additional investigation led the officer to a pawn business in Houston, where it was discovered items from two burglaries had been pawned. Other items were located and recovered from a storage shed near Simmons.
Lindsey said a probable cause statements have been submitted to the Texas County prosecutor seeking charges against a 35-year-old Licking man of second-degree burglary, stealing over $750 and second-degree property damage, and against a 22-year-old woman of a stealing over $750.
“I appreciate the dedicated work of the investigative officer in this case in pursuing leads and tracking down the stolen items in multiple locations,” Lindsey said. “I would encourage citizens to take steps to protect their property, and assist law enforcement in the event that they are ever victims of a crime. I recommend making a record of your personal property by writing down serial numbers, taking photographs and creating identifying marks.”