One person detained, but investigation ongoing
By JAMES BELL
Hays Post
ELLIS — An investigation by the Ellis Police Department is underway after a string of car burglaries occurred late Tuesday night and into the early morning hours Wednesday.
Ellis Police Chief Chris Krom said 11 to 12 victims had come forward by Thursday morning, but reports are continuing to come in.
"Basically, the person was breaking into unlocked vehicles and rummaging around, taking various items and leaving the door slightly ajar," Krom said.
The reports came from various parts of the city, he said, but were in residential areas.
The burglaries were thought to have occurred mainly between the hours of 1 to 4 a.m. Wednesday, but Krom believes it is likely the suspect began earlier in the evening.
"From what we can tell, the person committing the crimes was doing it by themself," he said.
Krom is asking any Ellis resident with outdoor cameras covering vehicles to check footage from Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, even if the vehicle was not broken into and report suspicious activity to the police department.
One suspect has been detained, but the stolen property remains missing and the investigation is ongoing.
Krom said he was thankful for the public's assistance with the investigation.