MISHAWAKA — The Mishawaka Police Department identified two people it suspects of being involved in 28 confirmed vehicle break-ins committed Aug. 6.
The incidents all occurred in a three-hour period between 9 p.m. and midnight Aug. 6 in downtown Mishawaka, near The Mill at Ironworks Plaza apartment complex.
In a Aug. 8 press release, the department said, “Further action is being taken to hold them accountable.” On Aug. 11, Investigative Division Chief Timothy Wiley declined to comment on the ages of the suspects and if they were in custody or facing charges.
The department released three pictures, Aug. 7, taken from video surveillance in the area, showing multiple people police say they suspect in connection to the crimes as they asked for public assistance in locating them. The department credited video surveillance and community tips for playing a critical role in the investigation.
When asked Aug. 7 about the incidents and the safety of their resident’s property, a representative at The Mill declined to comment.
Email Tribune staff writer Camille Sarabia at csarabia@gannett.com.
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