Woman with dog breaks into Pierce County business 8 times in less than 2 weeks
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- Pierce County business suffered 8 break-ins since Aug. 25, totaling major losses.
- Suspects stole tools and equipment from a mechanical contractor during overnight hours.
- Authorities seek tips on suspects seen with a dog and multiple vehicles.
Detectives are asking for help identifying suspects who allegedly burglarized the same business eight times since Aug. 25.
Betschart Mechanical, a mechanical contractor at 5508 128th St. E., Suite 101 in the South Hill area, was first burglarized Aug. 25, according to a bulletin from Crime Stoppers of Tacoma/Pierce County. The suspects returned seven more times, each time between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
“The suspects accessed locked trailers filled with construction supplies, equipment and tools,” the bulletin said. “ ... Estimated between $50,000-$100,000 worth of theft and damages.”
Authorities believe one suspect is a woman of medium build with dark hair, and she was seen wearing black leggings, a purple T-shirt and a white hat. A white and brown dog, possibly a pit bull, was spotted accompanying her, according to the bulletin.
Suspects might have driven to the scene in a “black 2010’s Dodge Ram pickup, a white cargo van, a dark colored sedan and a white SUV with a trailer,” the bulletin said.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office alleges the woman had additional “accomplices” with her, in a post to the agency’s blotter.
Anonymous tips can be submitted via the P3 Tips app, calling 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting tpcrimestoppers.com. The bulletin advertises a reward of up to $1,000 for “information that leads to arrest and charges filed.”
