Burglary Suspects Sought
Posted/updated on: June 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
HENDERSON The Rusk County Sheriffs Office and Rusk County Crime Stoppers are asking the public for information leading to the arrest of three suspects responsible for a burglary at Claytons Mini Mart, Farm Road 322 North, in Elderville, May 28. Authorities say an alarm call triggered the investigation.
An arriving deputy discovered the front door of the business was forced open. The owner confirmed that a safe, money, and lottery tickets had been removed from the store. The total amount of loss was approximately $14,000; in addition to approximately $700 in property damage. Later that afternoon, authorities say a safe had been found on Etheridge Road, in Longview which later was identified as the safe missing from the store. The safe had been pried open.
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Rusk County Crime Stoppers at 903-655-TIPS(8477) or call Rusk County Sheriffs Office at 903-657-3581.
