SHERIFF’S OFFICE INVESTIGATES TRIO OF BURGLARIES

  

The Washington County Sheriff’s office is investigating a trio of burglaries just east of Brenham.

County Sheriff Otto Hanak reports that early this (Tuesday) morning, three reports of burglaries took place in the 1900, 2000, and 2100 block of Rau Road just east of the Brenham Country Club.

Stolen were a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado pickup, a semi-automatic pistol, rifle, shotgun and other items.

The burglaries and thefts occurred between the late night Monday and early morning Tuesday.

Back on August 23rd, a 2005 Chevrolet pickup truck was stolen from the 1800 block of Lakeview Drive in the city of Brenham and a short time later it was discovered on fire in the 1300 Block of Old Navasota Road.

Investigators believe those responsible are most likely residents of Washington County and are roaming around during the late night hours on foot, bicycles or by vehicle in search of unlocked residences, buildings, and vehicles.

Sheriff Hanak is reminding citizens that law enforcement can only do so much with the manpower available and citizens must take charge and personally do all they can to protect their property by locking thier residences, buildings, and vehicles especially while they are away or asleep.

Sheriff Hanak requests that if any citizen witnesses suspicious activity or strangers in their neighborhoods, to notify law enforcement immediately.