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Polk County Sheriff's Office asks public for help identifying suspect in recent burglary

Brown Street Tavern in Runnells was burglarized on Jan. 15. Now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect.
Credit: Polk County Sheriff's Office

RUNNELLS, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a suspect and a vehicle they say was involved in a recent burglary. 

The Brown Street Tavern, located at 103 Brown St. in Runnells, was burglarized on Monday, Jan. 15. Based on surveillance video footage, the suspect was wearing tan bibs and a green or dark-colored sweatshirt, the sheriff's office said.

The vehicle associated with the suspect is believed to be a 2003-2007 blue or dark-colored crew cab Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with black wheels, a 4x4 logo on the passenger rear quarter panel and a tow hitch. Authorities say the truck "may frequent the area of Runnells." 

Anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle is asked to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 515-286-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 515-223-1400. 

A photo of the vehicle is shown below:

Credit: Polk County Sheriff's Office

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