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Daytime burglaries in Lincoln County
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information on several daytime burglaries that have taken place in the last two days.

On Monday, January 18, residents on or near County Road Y north of Tomahawk came home to find their homes had been entered by force and ransacked. It appears the thieves were looking for cash and jewelry.

On Tuesday, a resident just outside Irma came home to find a similar crime had taken place.

In total, five such burglaries have been reported as of Tuesday evening.

Anyone who saw and suspicious activity in these areas the last two days, or if you have information on the crimes, you are asked to call the sheriff’s department at 453-5757, or 536-6272. Tips may also be phoned into Crime Stoppers at 536-3726. Callers can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

Residents are also asked to be extra vigilant. If you see any strange activity in your neighborhood, call the sheriff’s office to report it.

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