PHILIPSBURG:--- On August 14th at approximately 01.00 p.m. police patrols were sent to a home in Belvedere where according to reports three unknown men armed with guns forced themselves into a house while the owner was home with a friend.
The intruders held both persons hostage and demanded they hand over all the money in their possession. During this invasion, shots were fired by the suspects. Fortunately, nobody was injured. All three suspects fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash
Anyone having information in connection with this case should immediately get in contact with the police department by calling 54-22222 ext. 213/214, the anonymous tip line #9300 or the Emergency Dispatch 911.
Two men arrest for stealing tires
In the early morning hours, on Tuesday, August 15th, two men were caught in the act while stealing tires from a car parked on Lettuce Road in South Reward. The patrol arrived on the scene and the two young men attempted to avoid being caught by running away and hiding in a vehicle belonging to one of the suspects and which was parked close by.
The police officers arrested both suspects and took them to the Philipsburg Police Head Quarters where they remain in custody for further investigation. The stolen tires and the vehicle of the suspect were confiscated for further investigation.
KPSM Press Release.
