Town of LaValle Business Burglary

Town of LaValle Business Burglary

November 29, 2011

On November 29, 2011, at approximately 6:00 AM the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a burglary at Hartje Lumber in the Township of LaValle. The reporting party stated the building had been broken into and a safe was taken.

Upon arrival of the deputy it was determined that someone had forced entry into a couple of different buildings, one lumber shed with stored vehicles and the office and retail sales building. While in the office the person or persons did extensive damage while removing a large floor safe. Also taken from the retail portion of the building were assorted consumable items and power tools. Taken from the lumber shed was a 2000 GMC truck. Initial estimates in the loss are in excess of $10,000, excluding the truck.

The investigation into this burglary is continuing by the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information on this crime or any other crime is encouraged to call the Sauk County Crime Stoppers at 1-888-TIP-SAUK (847-7285). Callers may be eligible for cash rewards and can remain anonymous.

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Sheriff Chip Meister