Crime Stoppers of Derby
SPRAY PAINT VANDALISM
During mid-April there have been several cases of spray painting of public buildings, including El Paso Elementary, Derby Hills Elementary, the restrooms at English Park, and fences behind the 800 block ofBrookforest. The person(s) are using green and black spray paint. They have painted a side view of a face with teeth, comments like “Free Art Movement” or “Catch me if you can.”
VEHICLES BURGLARIZED
Between 7:30 p.m. on March 14 and 11:00 a.m. on March 15, a Cox cable company truck in the 1200 block of north Westview, had a window broken out. Items stolen from the vehicle included two pieces of cable test equipment was stolen, valued at more than $40,000. The same night two other vehicles were broken into in the north and northeast parts of town.
CREDIT UNION OF AMERICA BURGLARY
A reward of $1,000 will be paid for information that leads to the arrest of those involved with the burglary of the Credit Union of America at 620 N. Baltimore. The burglary occurred between the close of business on January 31, 2008 and open of business on February 1, 2008.
PHONE SCAM TARGETS THREE DERBY RESIDENTS
A reward of up to $1,000 will be paid for information the recent phone scam crimes. Since January 27, 2008, three individuals in the Derby area have reported that they had been contacted with a phone scam. The callers appear to be targeting the senior population.
In two of the three cases the caller knew the name of the grandchild. During the other call they started out saying “hello Grandma” and waited for a name.
The individuals are calling from the Kansas City area and are stating that they were in Kansas City and either lost or had their wallet stolen along with all of their money, credit cards and Drivers License. They are asking that the victim wire them anywhere from $400 to $600 dollars.
ATTEMPTED ARSON: DERBY HIGH SCHOOL GUARD SHACK
Sometime between November 9, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. and November 12, 2007at 9:45 a.m. unknown person(s) threw two Molotov cocktails (bottles with accelerant) into the guard shack. The shack suffered smoke damage.
Case numbers 2007-04006
AUTOMOBILE BURGLARIES
A rash of thefts from automobiles occurred in the last several weeks of September 2007. Areas affected include the 700 block N. Woodlawn, 2000 block E. Osage, 2200 block Fallen Tree, 2100 block Countyview, 400 block Stonegate, 200 block S. Lauber & 715 E. Madison.
Items taken include cable TV tools, stereos, wallets, purses, Magnum woofers & amplifier, construction tools, money & identification.
Case numbers 2007-3258, 2007-3257, 2007-3255, 2007-3200, 2007-3177
EIGHT VEHCILES STOLEN FROM RUSTY ECK FORD LOT: SOLVED
A burglary had occurred at Rusty Eck Ford, 2012 N. Nelson Dr. late July 8 or early July 9. Eight vehicles worth more that $160,000 and nine dealer tags were stolen.
Five of the vehicles have been recovered in Wichita. Vehicles still missing are a red 2006 Ford Mustang, a 2007 cream-colored Lincoln LS, and a white 2004 Ford F-150.
Kansas dealer tags D2DA, D2DB, D2DC, D2DH, D2DL & D2DM are still missing as well.
Case numbers 2007-02278
BURGLARY TO SKATE SHOP
During the late evening hours of July 1 or early morning hours of July 2, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into Pop’s Skate Shop, 403 E. Louisa and stole skateboards and skateboard parts valued at nearly $2,000.
Case number 2007-02183
VANDALISM AT DERBY HIGH SCHOOL
On May 24, 2007, it was discovered that unknown person(s) spray painted the south side exterior walls of the Derby High School building with graffiti.
Case numbers 2007-1682
CRIME STOPPERS OFFERS $1,000 FOR INFORMATION ON RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES
The board of directors of Crime Stoppers of Derby Inc. has approved the payment of $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for residential burglaries that have occurred in the last several months. These burglaries have taken place west of Rock Road, north of Chet Smith and south of Kay along Spring Creek.
Items stolen include liquor, jewelry, and electronics. The burglaries have taken place during the late morning and early afternoon hours. Prior to these burglaries, unknown persons have been seen going door to door in the neighborhood looking for a missing dog or using some other excuse to approach the homes.
Crime Stoppers programs and Crime Stoppers of Derby Inc. normally offer rewards of up to $1,000. However, these burglaries warrant a $1,000 reward. Anyone who might have information on these burglaries is being asked to call Crime Stoppers at 788-TIPS.
If the information leads to the arrest of the person(s) involved, the caller will be paid $1,000 cash. The call is anonymous and callers are not required to give their name.
SKATE SHOP BURGLARY
Pop’s Skate Shop, located at the Derby Skate Park at 424 E. Market, was burglarized between closing on March 6 and 10:00 am on March 7. Several skateboards, replacement wheels and other property were taken.
Case numbers 2007-00691
BURGLARY: CROSS OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, located in the 1300 block S. Rock Rd., was the victim of a burglary. A computer and projector were stolen from the property. The burglary occurred between 6:00 pm on January 13 and 8:45 am on January 14.
Case numbers 2007-0157
BURGLARY
A residential burglary occurred in the 1600 block Tiara Pines Circle. Unknown persons broke into the residence while residents were away for the weekend, stealing cash, lap top computer, and jewelry. Entry was made by force.
Case numbers 2007-0008
BURGLARY: SOLVED
Between 6:00 pm on December 27 and 10:00 am on December 28, 2006 a residence in the 1000 block Pembrook was burglarized by unknown person(s). Numerous items were stolen, including a TV, DVD player, jewelry, clothes, credit cards, etc. A black 2002 Porsche Boxster convertible was also taken from the garage.
Case numbers 2006-03728
RARE POSTAGE STAMPS STOLEN
Sometime between April 25, and December 25, 2006 three rare postage stamps were stolen from Derby a residence. The stamps are described as a 3 cent blue 1875 Reissue of 1869 Centennial Exposition, a 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition Issue, and a Queen Victoria Issue featuring Penny black of 1840.
Case numbers 2006 03719
VEHICLES VANDALIZED
On the morning of December 9, 2006 the Derby Police Department received reports of window glass of three cars being broken out, possibly with a baseball bat. These vandalisms occurred in the south end of town and north end of town.
GO CARTS STOLEN FROM ATWOODS
On November 16, 2006, there was a burglary at Atwoods. Two red Carter Company 6.5 HP 2WD Go Carts were stolen from the enclosed fence. This burglary occurred at approximately 2 a.m. on November 15.
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLE STOLEN
A purple 2001 Big Dog Mastiff motorcycle with Kansas tag PUU51, was stolen from the driveway of #5 Madapalla between 11:00 AM and 3:36 PM on September 3, 2006
Case numbers 2006-02362
Call 788-TIPS (8477) to report information about any of these crimes. To report a crime in progress, please call 911.
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