1. On October 16, 2012, at about 3:45 pm, a burglary of a motor vehicle was reported in the parking lot of Keenan Supply, which is located at 4043 Highway 90 South. The vehicle was a gold 2005 Pontiac 4-door.

According to the investigation the burglary happened sometime between 1 pm and 3:30 pm on October 16, 2012. According to the victim, nothing was taken from the vehicle, however, the unknown person(s) did go through the interior console. Entry was gained by breaking the front passenger window. The approximate value of the window is $300.

2. On October 18, 2012, at about 6:34 pm, a burglary of two motor vehicles was reported in the parking lot on the south side of the Albertson's store, which is located at 2310 Highway 180 East. The vehicles were a grey 2005 Toyota 4-door and a black 2003 Ford Pickup.

According to the investigation the burglaries happened sometime between 5:29 pm and 6:29 pm on October 18, 2012. Items taken from the vehicles were an Apple Laptop computer, a Woodcock Johnson Diagnostic Test Easel blue binder, a purple and gray handbag, and Comp and Lit Books. The approximate total value is $2931. Entry into the black 2003 Ford Pickup was gained by breaking the passenger side window. Entry into the grey 2005 Toyota 4-door was gained by breaking both the front and back passenger side windows.


The Silver City Police Department is continuing the investigation into the burglaries. The department believes the person(s) responsible for the burglaries are driving into the parking lots and then walking through parking lots targeting vehicles in areas where the motor vehicles are either parked away from the well-traveled areas of the parking lots or hitting vehicles parked in low light areas after dark.

Motor vehicles tend to be targets of opportunity for thieves. The Police Department is urging citizens to not leave items in plain view in their motor vehicles. If the operator is not taking items, such as purses, wallets, portable stereo devices, etc. with them, then remove the items and place them in the trunk. Do not leave anything of value in the bed of pickups. Also the department is urging citizens to park in well-traveled and well-lit areas.

We anticipate during the upcoming holiday session we will experience more thefts from vehicles because people tend to leave presents, etc. in plain view.

Additionally, Grant County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 575-538-5254.