The crime of the week comes from the files of the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department.

Within the past week and a half, there have been two stolen automobiles and two attempted stolen automobiles in the Galien Village and Galien Township areas.

The Berrien County Sheriff’s Department has responded to these complaints and has determined that the suspects are stealing older model vehicles from residences during the overnight hours.

Crime Stoppers wants the person or persons responsible for these auto thefts and will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to their arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards on other felony crimes and the capture of fugitives.

Michiana Crime Stoppers is a donor-funded program that serves 12 counties in Michiana. People can contact Crime Stoppers about this or any felony crime or fugitive. Submit an anonymous tip online at michianacrimestoppers.com, or through a link on the Facebook page. Or people can submit a tip through the same secure link using a smart phone. Look for the free Tip Submit Mobile app. People can still call us toll free at (800) 342-STOP. Callers will be given a code number and won’t be asked their name.

 

Det./Sgt. Fred Laesch is with the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department for Crime Stoppers.