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ROSEBUD COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS
P.O. BOX 9
COLSTRIP, MONTANA 59323-0009
(406) 748-3050 or TOLL FREE 1-(800) 469-3050
CRIMESTOPPERS WILL PAY A CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND FILING OF CHARGES AGAINST PERSON(S) SUSPECTED OF COMMITTING ANY SERIOUS CRIME
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON A CRIME AND WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS PLEASE CALL THE ROSEBUD COUNTY AREA CRIME STOPPERS AT THE NUMBERS ABOVE
REMEMBER THAT CRIME PREVENTION IS EVERYONE'S BUSINESS
CALLERS DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE THEIR NAME!!

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
April 17, 2007

Business Burglary
Between the hours of 10:00 PM, April 11 and 7:30 AM on April 12, 2007, person(s) unknown unlawfully entered the Hellyer Brothers Video Store at 310 Water Street in Colstrip, through a window. Once inside they took cash money, X-Box 360 and Play Station 3 game units and assorted games for the units and over ninety (90) DVD videos. The estimated loss to the business is several thousand dollars. The Colstrip Police needs the assistance of the community in solving this burglary. If you have any information concerning this burglary please call Colstrip Crime Stoppers. You will not be asked for your name and can securely leave anonymous information.

REMEMBER ALL CALLERS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
July 11, 2006

Burglary
Sometime during a two week period between June 23 and July 5, 2006, while the victim resident was on vacation, unknown person(s) forcibly entered an apartment in the 6700 block of Hollister Drive in Colstrip. It appears a pry tool was used to force open the door and once inside the suspects (s) took a case of .223 caliber ammunition, a .380 caliber Glendel semi-auto pistol, a .45 caliber Hi-Point semi auto pistol, a .308 caliber HK-93 rifle, currency and electronic equipment. The suspect (s) also attempted forced entry into three unattached garages. We need the assistance of the community in solving this burglary. Report suspicious activity and consider involvement in a Neighborhood Watch program.

REMEMBER ALL CALLERS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
June 28, 2006

Graffiti
During the weekend of Colstrip Days unknown person(s) spray painted graffiti on the pedestrian/bike tunnels under Power Road and Hwy #39. The graffiti has possible gang related connotation and included five pointed stars and crowns. The community is asked to be alert for such activity and report suspicious activity. We need the assistance of the community in solving these vandalism cases. Report suspicious activity and consider involvement in a Neighborhood Watch program.

REMEMBER ALL CALLERS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
June 21, 2006

Vandalisms
During the afternoon of Wednesday, June 15, 2006, the windshields of four vehicles parked on Cornflower Court off Olive Drive were damaged by unknown person (s) shooting BB guns. Damage is estimated in the hundreds of dollars. The incident occurred between 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM and the windshields all show numerous BB holes and indications are the suspect(s) was probably walking up the street shooting at the cars. The Colstrip Police have received numerous complaints over the last few months concerning BB and pellet guns used in assaults and vandalisms. We need the assistance of the community in solving these vandalism cases. Report suspicious activity and consider involvement in a Neighborhood Watch program.

REMEMBER ALL CALLERS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
April 27, 2006

Strong Armed Robbery
During the evening of Wednesday, April 26th an 18 year old male was washing his vehicle at the One Stop Lube and Car Wash at Dogwood and Box Elder St in Colstrip when he observed two male Indians sniffing gas from a gas can owned by the Victim and which had been left outside the car wash bay. The Victim confronted the two and when they tried to take the gas can and flee an exchange of blows occurred. The Victim sustained minor injuries and the suspects fled in a mid 80’s dark blue Honda Civic. They are described as (1) a Male Indian 25-30 yeasr old with a braided ponytail down to his waist. He was wearing a black t-shirt, jeans and white tennis shoes, (2) Male Indian 25-30 years old with black hair, larger in size than the first suspect, wearing a brown carhart coat, jeans, boots and a blue baseball cap.

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CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
August 17, 2005

During the evening hours of Saturday, August 6th, or early morning hours of Sunday, August 7th, person(s) unknown removed the vinyl "Got Socks" Clothing Store sign displayed on the fence along Montana Highway #39 and Olive Street to the West of the IBLC building where the store is located. The sign is described as 3 ft by 12 ft in size. The theft is an affront to all Colstrip residents who supported a new business in the community. It is believed that a perpetrator probably took the sign as a trophy. Someone knows something about this crime and may have talked with or seen an individual displaying this property in a room in their home.
Residents need to be alert for suspicious activity and are asked to call the police, if such activity is observed in their neighborhood. If you have any information on this theft, or any other serious crime, the Colstrip Police Department would like to hear from you. Please call Crime Stoppers with specific information.

REMEMBER ALL CALLERS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
August 3, 2005

During the late evening of Friday, July 29th, or early morning hours of Saturday, July 30th, person(s) unknown entered vehicles parked at the Cactus apartments and on the 200 block of Cherry street in south Colstrip and removed property. Items stolen from the vehicles included money, an XM satellite radio, a camera, and a Pioneer brand CD changer controller. Prowlers and thefts from vehicles are issues of concern and residents need to be alert for suspicious activity and are asked to call the police, if such activity is observed in their neighborhood. If you have any information on these thefts, or any other serious crime, the Colstrip Police Department would like to hear from you. Please call Crime Stoppers with specific information.

REMEMBER ALL CALLERS WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS

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