Vandalism continues in Blue Hill Area

Saturday night/Sunday morning vandals stole and damaged vehicles from the Blue Hill community, AGAIN!. The incidents brought back memories of last summer (July) when a rash of crimes around the area included thefts and damages affecting a number of Blue Hill residents as well as residents in Adams and Clay counties. Robert Willicot's pickup was taken this weekend and when it was recovered, both the engine and transmission were seriously damaged as well as numerous dents. Sunday authorities from both the Webster Co. Sheriff's department and the Nebraska State Patrol were in Blue Hill asking several residents questions in relation to the thefts and damages. In the rash of crimes last summer three juveniles from Adams County were arrested and charged with numerous crimes of theft and vandalism. One was prosecuted. The others are still awaiting prosecution. They are also "persons of interest" in the cases of theft and vandalism in Webster and Clay counties last summer but no charges were brought or prosecuted in those counties. It is believed that these same individuals were responsible for this weekends crimes in Blue Hill as they closely resemble last summers incidents which continued for several weeks. The names of these juvenile delinquents have not been released by authorities. Again we warn all Blue Hill residents to avoid leaving keys in your vehicles and take measures to secure your property. Report suspicious behaviors to the proper authorities. Living in a small town should offer no feeling of security as these incidents continue to plague the community of Blue Hill.