April 16, 2008

     The Auglaize County  Sheriff's Office is investigating the breaking and entering of a shed, located in the 20,000 block of SR116, Salem Township, about three miles South of Spencerville.  The incident took place between 1pm, April 3, 22008 and 3pm, April 5, 2008.

     Entry was made to the shed and several items of value were stolen, including an atv.  Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office at 419-739-6565.

April 9, 2008

     The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office holds an active warrant for Robert C. Hubbard, 44 years of age.   Hubbard is wanted for Domestic Violence.  Hubbard lives in St.Marys, Ohio and may frequent the Lima, Ohio area.  He also has family ties in the Akron, Ohio area.

     If anyone has information as to the whereabouts of Hubbard, they are urged to contact the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office at 419-739-6565.

March 25, 2008

     The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office has received several complaints involving several different types of scams.  The latest scam involves an e-mail that gives the appearance that it comes from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

     The e-mail tells the recipient to Western Union a substantial amount of money to an agent, and gives a name and address of the agent.  For example, Agent Terry Hensley at 2207 7th. Avenue, New York, NY, 10027.

     There is a reply address on the e-mail that shows paytax@irs.gov.   However, when a reply is attempted, you are directed to another address of irs.agent@consultant.com.  The IRS has been notified, and they confirmed this would be a scam.  The IRS does not send out unsolicited e-mails, and they do not have an electronic mailbox set up so anyone can contact them with complaints of this nature.

The perpetrator tells the recipient to wire the money to a specific address.  With the knowledge of a control number connected to this wire transfer, the perpetrator can walk into any Western Union office in the world and collect the money.

     If anyone receives something of this nature that they question the legitimacy of, feel free to contact the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office at 419-739-6565 or their local law enforcement agency.   You can also contact the IRS through their website.

March 19, 2008

     The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident of vandalism to a vehicle.  The incident happened in the 17000 block of Schillinger road, approximately three miles north of St.Marys.

     The incident took place between 8pm March 9, 2008 and 7am March 10, 2008.  Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 419-739-6565.

March 12, 2008

     The Auglaize County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted business burglary located in the 5000 block of S.R. 197, in Kossuth, approx. two miles South of Spencerville.  Subjects forcibly attempted to gain entry, causing damage to the building.  At this time, nothing is noted missing.

     The incident took place between 5pm March 6, 2008 and 7:45am March 7, 2008.  Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 419-739-6565.