Tipton —
Christmas presents intended for a needy family were among items stolen in one of two burglaries being investigated by the Tipton County Sheriff Department.
Like the fictional character in the Dr. Seuss Christmas tale “How The Grinch Stole Christmas,” deputies say someone broke into one of the homes 1 mile southwest of Tipton and stole presents underneath the family tree as well as presents intended for a needy family.
Other valuable items were taken from a second house.
Sheriff John R. Moses said the burglaries occurred between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and were believed to be committed by the same people.
Neighbors in the area told deputies that a woman knocked on their door at about the same time as the burglaries asking for directions to Kokomo. Deputies are not sure if she is involved, but would like to talk to her.
After giving the woman directions, the neighbors said she left in a dark green Jeep Cherokee driven by a man.
The woman was described as approximately 30 to 35 years old, standing 5 feet, 3 inches with a heavy build and long dark brown hair, Moses said.
Anyone who has experienced a similar encounter with these people are asked to contact Deputy Steven Johnson at 765-675-7004.
Local News
Police look for modern Grinch
Christmas presents for needy family stolen.
- Local News
-
-
Occupy protesters file federal lawsuit
Protesters involved in a 2011 courthouse fracas with Howard County Sheriff Steve Rogers have filed suit in federal court, alleging civil rights violations.
-
Power to the park
The downtown streets won’t be obstructed by teacups and tilt-a-whirls this year because all of the Haynes Apperson Festival rides will be in Foster Park.
Workers on Monday installed electric conduit and panels at the park in advance of the summer festival season, as Kokomo’s festival epicenter moves from the courthouse square. - Wind farm battle turns personal
- Computers seized in strip club raids
- Miami Co. commissioners: Employees waste time online
- Trial starts in case of injured baby
-
“We’re all in it together”
Peru Police Chief Jonie Kennedy recently joined another elite group after she was appointed Peru police chief in April.
Out of the nearly 450 municipal police departments in the state, she’s now just one of around seven female chiefs. -
Legislature had little taste for alcohol bills
When it comes to alcohol, the 2013 legislative session may be marked more by what it didn’t do to boost booze sales than what it did.
Repeating recent history, the General Assembly turned away efforts to expand Sunday alcohol sales and allow gas stations and convenience stores to sell cold beer – the latter of which has prompted a lawsuit. -
Summer Place Car Show wheels in for its 11th year
It started with a broken down car on U.S. 31. Decades later, 500-plus cars roll in and rewind time for the 11th Annual Summer Place Car Show.
Jim Richardson founded the event as a way to raise money for his family’s foundation, A Home for Every Child. The foundation, which raises money to help children in need of adoption, is one that’s close to Richardson’s heart just as his love for the 1950s is close to his roots. -
New purpose for St. Joseph Center
For 42 years, Chris Cleveland has had a special relationship with his developmentally disabled brother, Bally. He created the Bally Foundation last year to connect people with special needs and their caregivers to services and resources within 75 miles of Indianapolis. Now Cleveland wants to create a new resource, a community for families caring for special needs members.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Occupy protesters file federal lawsuit
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
