Police ask for help in identifying burglary suspect

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a March 23rd burglary at Henkel's Machine Shop located at 604 South Beltline Highway East in Scottsbluff. The suspect is pictured below and is wearing a New York Yankees hat underneath the hood of a black and white plaid jacket.

Scottsbluff Police Captain Brian Wasson says a number of power tools and equipment were reportedly taken in the theft along with a rifle, and a small cannon (pictured with the story). Wasson says a vehicle, believed used in removing the items, was also stolen but was recovered by Police within blocks of the crime scene.

Wasson's press release also says several credit/debit cards were also removed from the business during the theft and the picture involves the suspect apparently using the cards at a local ATM machine. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken in the transactions.

Anyone with information on the suspect or someone in possession of the stolen items is urged to call Scottsbluff Police at 632-7176 or Scotts Bluff County Crimestoppers (308) 632 STOP (7687)If you call Crimestoppers you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

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