From The Desk of Sheriff Wade W. Magers:
County Residential Burglaries
Lincoln County has been experiencing an increased number of residential burglaries throughout the county. On December 21, 2011 we experienced at least two burglaries that occurred during daylight hours. One burglary occurred in the Davenport city limits with yet another being reported a short time later in the county northeast of Odessa.
In the past several weeks Adams County has been experiencing a burglary/theft spree in their northern borders to the south of Odessa and beyond. Two suspects were recently arrested in connection to some Adams County burglaries, however thefts have continued to occur and Lincoln County residents should be aware and on the look out for any unusual vehicles or individuals who are seen acting unusual or out of place.
We are investigating the two burglaries that occurred on the 21st and have recovered a vehicle believed to be involved in the burglaries. The black Ford power stroke pickup was recovered outside of Odessa on Laney Brother’s road and was found to be stolen out of Moses Lake. Two white males in their early 20’s were seen leaving the area in a black compact car. Deputies and crime lab personnel are processing the stolen vehicle for evidence. Anyone with information about these burglaries is asked to contact the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office at 725-3501.
I would remind everyone to be diligent in locking your doors, vehicles, residences, and shops should be secured. Please do not hesitate to contact the Sheriffs Office if any unusual activity is observed. We depend on accurate and timely reporting to assist us in solving property crimes and related incidents throughout our large county and strongly rely on citizen’s eyes and ears to report unusual activities. Together we can collectively bring these crimes to a resolution.