Crime Where You Live
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Updated: 7:11 AM Sep 26, 2008
Crime Where You Live
A summary of recent criminal activity in the Valley, including a break-in at a church and stolen $8,000 rings.
Posted: 12:30 AM Sep 26, 2008
Reporter: Val Thompson
Email Address: vthompson@whsv.com
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Shenandoah County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a break-in at a church. Investigators say a church on Fritzel Way in Basye was broken into last Thursday. Some camera equipment was stolen from inside.

Harrisonburg Police are also investigating some missing electronics. Police say an Emergicare office was broken into on Saturday, and a TV was stolen. The thief got into the building by breaking a window.

The Augusta County Sheriff's office is investigating a case of stolen rings worth $8,000. Deputies say a white gold wedding band and a platinum solitaire ring were stolen from a home on Barterbrook Lane, near Staunton, on Tuesday.

Also in Augusta County, investigators say someone shot bullets into a sign at the KOA Campground in Verona last week. Deputies say the shots came from a small caliber rifle. The damage is worth $400.

Staunton Police say someone threw a rock at a home on Thompson Street early Friday morning. A screen was ripped, and the damage is worth $150.

The Rockingham County Sheriff's office says a leaf blower was reported stolen from a rental property on Tuesday. It was taken from Big Run Drive in Elkton, and it is worth $175 dollars.

If you have any information about these ongoing investigations, please call your local police department or sheriff's office.

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