The Perry Police Department is investigating several recent incidents, and the Perry Crimestoppers are offering rewards to the public for information.
The first occurred on December 16th at about 11 a.m. An unknown person reportedly broke the window out of a maroon truck parked in the alley behind 1412 3rd Street. The suspect stole a wallet from the truck and was last seen running south. The individual is described as a male around six-feet-tall, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and sweatpants. A reward of $250 is offered for information leading to his arrest.
Additionally, a pair of related incidents occurred on December 20th and 21st at Progressive Foundry. The victim reported their red Chevy Silverado truck was stolen from the parking lot at around 3:30 p.m. on the 20th. At about that same time, an employee from Alliant Energy reported seeing a subject being picked up near a truck that was in a ditch near 335th Street and E Avenue, just north of Perry. The truck was recovered but the suspect was believed to have taken the keys with them. The following day at 11 a.m., the truck’s owner discovered it was missing again. It was found later that day in a wooded area just north of Tyson Foods. A reward of up to $300 is being offered for information on the theft.
Anyone with knowledge of these or any other criminal activity is encouraged to call the Perry Crimestoppers at 515-465-5661. As a reminder, tips can be made anonymously.