Night Thefts @ J-Lake

Post date: Aug 11, 2010 1:47:4 AM

ELWOOD — Gosper County Sheriff Dennis Ocken said several weekend thefts are under investigation at Johnson Lake.

The break-ins at occupied homes at the lake have an unusual twist, he said.

“The thefts are occurring at night while the residents are asleep. The thief or thieves are taking mainly cell phones and billfolds.

“The cell phones don’t really do anybody any good,” the sheriff said. “We get the phones shut off just as quickly as we learn about them.”