Gary Police want residents to come forward if burglary ring stole items

Gary Police are asking residents to come forward if they think their stuff or kitchen appliances were stolen by an apparent U-Haul truck burglary ring.

Eight people – Timothy Crawford, Paul C. Sparrow III, Tyrone Mims, Calvin Collier, Yokeca Mitchell, Olana Weatherspoon, Tyaunniah C. Wade and Imani Guider – have been charged with Level 6 felony residential entry and misdemeanor criminal trespass.

Officers responded Nov. 28 to the 4900 block of Maryland Street for a burglary. A person told them multiple things, like kitchen appliances, were gone.

Police officers in Gary’s Real Time Crime Center – which tracks license plate data – found the U-Haul on the 800 block of E. 36th Avenue. All eight people were arrested inside the home. The homeowner didn’t know who they were.

Another man with them fled. Police found multiple stolen items in the home and truck.

“The Gary Police Department is actively investigating multiple burglaries throughout the city that may be connected to these individuals,” according to a police social media post.

Anyone with information can call detectives at 219-881-1209.

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