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Mercer County Sheriff
Safecracking
suspect arrested
Sheriff Jeff Grey reports the arrest of a 34 year old from Geneva,
Indiana. On January 3, 2016 at 5:48 AM, Lt. Bill Westgerdes
observed a male at the Fort Recovery Car Wash located at 104 South Elm
Street in Fort Recovery. Due to the suspicious activity, the
deputy circled around the block and the male and vehicle was observed
leaving. Lt. Westgerdes initiated a traffic stop on SR 49 near
Oak Street.
The male was subsequently arrested and is currently being held at the
Mercer County Adult Detention Facility. A 2004 Chrysler Concorde
was towed from the scene and Mercer County Detectives will apply for a
search warrant. A coin machine unrelated to Fort Recovery was
observed in the back seat of the vehicle.
Arrested was 34 year old Brian Harper from 420 High Street in Geneva,
Indiana. Harper is currently being held on two Misdemeanors
(Tampering with Coin Machines, Possession of Criminal Tools), and
Safecracking a felony of the 4th degree. The case will be reviewed by
the Prosecutor and additional charges are expected.
Sheriff Grey states “This is just good police work, a deputy on routine
patrol being alert”.
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