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 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,” Lindsey said. “I recommend making a record of your personal property by writing down serial numbers, taking photographs and creating identifying marks.”