ICPD investigating overnight burglary
Lang
7/13/19
Iowa City Police are investigating an early Saturday morning burglary.
According to an ICPD news release, just before 4:15am officers responded to 108 South Linn Street for a female reporting she awoke to a male inside her residence speaking to her. The male suspect then left the residence carrying a plastic bag, and the victim found he had stolen an undisclosed amount of money and/or property and disturbed items in the apartment. The suspect entered the residence through a door that appeared to have been inadvertently left unlocked.
The suspect was described as a black male in his early 20’s standing approximately 5’10” tall with a medium build. He had shoulder-length dreadlocks and a dark blue tee-shirt
The victim was shaken up, but not injured during the incident.
This case is under investigation by the ICPD, who reminds residents to lock their doors and windows.
Iowa City Area CrimeStoppers is offering up to a $1,000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact CrimeStoppers at 358-TIPS (358-8477). All calls are held in strict confidence and anonymity is guaranteed. Individuals providing information do not have to reveal their identity to collect a reward.