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HOMICIDE
About 10pm on April 20, twenty-two year old Roberto Garcia Benavidez was found dead on the 300 block of Aztec Street in Hurley. He was found to have died from blunt force trauma to the back of the head. Witnesses heard some yelling and a white sedan was seen leaving the scene. Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
On April 11, 2012, someone broke into a home at 40 Mahogany, off Rosedale Road. Several thousand dollars worth of jewelry was taken along with an air compressor, a generator, binoculars and many more items. The loss could exceed $50,000. A reward of $750 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
NEWSPAPER BOXES STOLEN
The police are searching for the individual who hooked up his ATV to newpaper boxes at two businesses and dragged them off. On April 9, 2012, at 2:30pm, the suspect dragged off the newspaper box from Kentucky Fried Chicken at 2629 Hwy 180E. The box was later found in a field with the money missing from the coin box. On April 10, 2012, about 5pm, the paper box was dragged away in the same manner from Albertson's. It was later found with the coin box still undisturbed. A $500 reward is being offered for information on these two crimes.
VANDALISM
Since the beginning of the year there have been numerous incidents of vandalism involving bb guns and rock throughout the town of Silver City. Windows have been broken to homes, businesses and cars primarily in the northeast and southwest parts of town. Tires have been slashed on vehicles. Anyone with information on those responsible is urged to call Crime Stoppers. The reward paid will be based on the number of cases solved and the extent of property damage.
THEFT AT MOTEL 6
Between November 17 and November 21, 2011, a trailer with a Matrix 500 hot rubber machine was stolen from the Motel 6 at 1040 Hwy 180 in Silver City. This machine is used for patching roads and is valued at $25,000. Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information in this case.
THE HUB BURGLARY
Between October 25 and October 26 someone broke into a business at The Hub located at 601 N. Bullard, Building D. Thieves took a large amount of jewelry, coins and knives valued in excess of $28.000. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $750 for information leading to an arrest.
AGGRAVATED BURGLARY
Sixteen guns were stolen from a residence on Cottage San Road on Nov. 2, 2011. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers. A reward of $500 will be paid for information that leads to an arrest.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY
The Mimbres Convenience Store was broken into in the early morning hours of August 27, 2011. Two individuals broke the front door and stole whiskey, beer and cigarettes. A $500 reward is offered for information. This reward will expire 2/27/12.
AGGRAVATED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
On 8/27/11 a residence on the 400 block of XYZ Ranch was broken into. The extensive loss included a Playstation 3, Canon EOS camera, coins, Montana watch, sapphire ring, Seiko Blue Angels watch a 308 Browning rife and 10-22 Ruger. A $750 reward is is offered for information leading to an arrest. This reward expires 8/27/12.
BURGLARY
Between August 11 and August 15, 2011, thieves broke into Silver City Water Works at 1800 Little Walnut Road. They took compound meters, brass adapters, flow meter and curb stops. The estimated loss is over $50,000. A reward of $750 is offered. This reward will expire 2/16/12.
BURGLARY
Between August 12 and August 13, 2011, thieves entered Ridgewood Motors and 2810 Hwy 180E. They stole and alignment machine, a diagnostic computer and auto paint and body chemicals. The loss exceeds $25,000. A reward of $750 is offered. This reward will expire 2/16/12.
BURGLARY
Between July 17 and July 27, 2011, thieves stole mechanics tools and a tool chest from Auto Auction & Brokers at 1931 Hwy 180 East. Several tires and rims were taken from vehicles. Crime Stoppers is offering $500 reward for information on this case.
RASH OF VANDALISM AND THEFT
in Silver City area - Crime Stoppers is offering rewards in the following cases:
* 7/16/2011, between 10pm and midnight, vandals smashed the front door and a window at Ambank at 1609 N. Swan St.
* 7/14/2011 suspects threw rocks damaging the siding of a residence and breaking a car window at 400 N. Cain. There have been four vandalism incidents at this address.
* At Kelly and E. Streets a window was broken on a vehicle on 7/13/2011.
* At Bullard and Market a car window was broken out on 7/14/2011.
* A swamp cooler was stolen from the 750 block of E. 17th Street on 7/16/2011 on 7/16/2011.
* An air conditioner was stolen from the Rodeway Inn at 3420 Hwy 180 E. on 7/13/2011.
* 7/11/2011 a kitchen window and car window broken in the 3800 block N. Silver St.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES
Morones and Knuttinen Accountants at 601 N. Bullard were broken into after closing on two occasions. On 6/3/11 cash and checks were stolen. There was also damage to a fireproof file cabinet. On 6/29/11 thieves made off with a credit card. A reward of up to $500 will be paid for information leading to an arrest on both cases.
VANDALIZED BUSINESSES
The SCPD is asking for our help in finding the culprits who vandalized several businesses over the June 24/25 weekend. Five businesses in the downtown area of Silver City had their windows shot out with a bb or pellet gun. The businesses include Spirit Gallery, City Hall, Conners Fine Jewelers, Gila Theater and Gila Hike and Bike. In addition a vehicle parked at Melinda's Medical Supply on 32nd street was also shot up. The total damage exceeds $8,300. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward in these cases with no specific amount set since there are multiple victims. The reward paid will be determined by how many of these cases are solved by the tip.
HOME INVASION
On June 19, 2011, about 11pm, suspect entered a residence in the 1900 block of Little Walnut Road. He surprised the resident and two engaged in a struggle. The suspect was struck in the mouth causing him to bleed. The resident was able to fend off the suspect who then fled the scene. The suspect is described as an Hispanic male in his early 30s, 5'8" tall, 170 lbs, shaved head, goatee beard, wearing a black hoodie pulled over a sweater with denim short pants and white tube socks. Reward of $500 for information leading to an arrest.
AUTO THEFT
On May 24, 2011, an orange customized 1928 Ford T-Bucket convertible, license HXF443, was stolen from a residence in the 1900 block of Alabama Street in the early morning hours. The vehicle had wide racing tires in back and motorcycle tires in front. This car is valued at over $30,000. Reward of $500 for information leading to an arrest.
MISSING PERSON
David Ortiz, 19, was last seen on 10/31/10. He is described as an Hispanic male, 5 feet tall, 110 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a blue long sleeve sweater with a black t-shirt over it and black shorts. Anyone with information as to David's whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers. David's parents are extremely worried and his one-year old son misses him terribly. A reward of up to $2,000 will be paid for information that leads to David's location. All calls are strictly confidential and no caller will be identified.
About 10pm on April 20, twenty-two year old Roberto Garcia Benavidez was found dead on the 300 block of Aztec Street in Hurley. He was found to have died from blunt force trauma to the back of the head. Witnesses heard some yelling and a white sedan was seen leaving the scene. Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
On April 11, 2012, someone broke into a home at 40 Mahogany, off Rosedale Road. Several thousand dollars worth of jewelry was taken along with an air compressor, a generator, binoculars and many more items. The loss could exceed $50,000. A reward of $750 is offered for information leading to an arrest.
NEWSPAPER BOXES STOLEN
The police are searching for the individual who hooked up his ATV to newpaper boxes at two businesses and dragged them off. On April 9, 2012, at 2:30pm, the suspect dragged off the newspaper box from Kentucky Fried Chicken at 2629 Hwy 180E. The box was later found in a field with the money missing from the coin box. On April 10, 2012, about 5pm, the paper box was dragged away in the same manner from Albertson's. It was later found with the coin box still undisturbed. A $500 reward is being offered for information on these two crimes.
VANDALISM
Since the beginning of the year there have been numerous incidents of vandalism involving bb guns and rock throughout the town of Silver City. Windows have been broken to homes, businesses and cars primarily in the northeast and southwest parts of town. Tires have been slashed on vehicles. Anyone with information on those responsible is urged to call Crime Stoppers. The reward paid will be based on the number of cases solved and the extent of property damage.
THEFT AT MOTEL 6
Between November 17 and November 21, 2011, a trailer with a Matrix 500 hot rubber machine was stolen from the Motel 6 at 1040 Hwy 180 in Silver City. This machine is used for patching roads and is valued at $25,000. Crime Stoppers is offering a $500 reward for information in this case.
THE HUB BURGLARY
Between October 25 and October 26 someone broke into a business at The Hub located at 601 N. Bullard, Building D. Thieves took a large amount of jewelry, coins and knives valued in excess of $28.000. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $750 for information leading to an arrest.
AGGRAVATED BURGLARY
Sixteen guns were stolen from a residence on Cottage San Road on Nov. 2, 2011. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers. A reward of $500 will be paid for information that leads to an arrest.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY
The Mimbres Convenience Store was broken into in the early morning hours of August 27, 2011. Two individuals broke the front door and stole whiskey, beer and cigarettes. A $500 reward is offered for information. This reward will expire 2/27/12.
AGGRAVATED RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY
On 8/27/11 a residence on the 400 block of XYZ Ranch was broken into. The extensive loss included a Playstation 3, Canon EOS camera, coins, Montana watch, sapphire ring, Seiko Blue Angels watch a 308 Browning rife and 10-22 Ruger. A $750 reward is is offered for information leading to an arrest. This reward expires 8/27/12.
BURGLARY
Between August 11 and August 15, 2011, thieves broke into Silver City Water Works at 1800 Little Walnut Road. They took compound meters, brass adapters, flow meter and curb stops. The estimated loss is over $50,000. A reward of $750 is offered. This reward will expire 2/16/12.
BURGLARY
Between August 12 and August 13, 2011, thieves entered Ridgewood Motors and 2810 Hwy 180E. They stole and alignment machine, a diagnostic computer and auto paint and body chemicals. The loss exceeds $25,000. A reward of $750 is offered. This reward will expire 2/16/12.
BURGLARY
Between July 17 and July 27, 2011, thieves stole mechanics tools and a tool chest from Auto Auction & Brokers at 1931 Hwy 180 East. Several tires and rims were taken from vehicles. Crime Stoppers is offering $500 reward for information on this case.
RASH OF VANDALISM AND THEFT
in Silver City area - Crime Stoppers is offering rewards in the following cases:
* 7/16/2011, between 10pm and midnight, vandals smashed the front door and a window at Ambank at 1609 N. Swan St.
* 7/14/2011 suspects threw rocks damaging the siding of a residence and breaking a car window at 400 N. Cain. There have been four vandalism incidents at this address.
* At Kelly and E. Streets a window was broken on a vehicle on 7/13/2011.
* At Bullard and Market a car window was broken out on 7/14/2011.
* A swamp cooler was stolen from the 750 block of E. 17th Street on 7/16/2011 on 7/16/2011.
* An air conditioner was stolen from the Rodeway Inn at 3420 Hwy 180 E. on 7/13/2011.
* 7/11/2011 a kitchen window and car window broken in the 3800 block N. Silver St.
COMMERCIAL BURGLARIES
Morones and Knuttinen Accountants at 601 N. Bullard were broken into after closing on two occasions. On 6/3/11 cash and checks were stolen. There was also damage to a fireproof file cabinet. On 6/29/11 thieves made off with a credit card. A reward of up to $500 will be paid for information leading to an arrest on both cases.
VANDALIZED BUSINESSES
The SCPD is asking for our help in finding the culprits who vandalized several businesses over the June 24/25 weekend. Five businesses in the downtown area of Silver City had their windows shot out with a bb or pellet gun. The businesses include Spirit Gallery, City Hall, Conners Fine Jewelers, Gila Theater and Gila Hike and Bike. In addition a vehicle parked at Melinda's Medical Supply on 32nd street was also shot up. The total damage exceeds $8,300. Crime Stoppers has offered a reward in these cases with no specific amount set since there are multiple victims. The reward paid will be determined by how many of these cases are solved by the tip.
HOME INVASION
On June 19, 2011, about 11pm, suspect entered a residence in the 1900 block of Little Walnut Road. He surprised the resident and two engaged in a struggle. The suspect was struck in the mouth causing him to bleed. The resident was able to fend off the suspect who then fled the scene. The suspect is described as an Hispanic male in his early 30s, 5'8" tall, 170 lbs, shaved head, goatee beard, wearing a black hoodie pulled over a sweater with denim short pants and white tube socks. Reward of $500 for information leading to an arrest.
AUTO THEFT
On May 24, 2011, an orange customized 1928 Ford T-Bucket convertible, license HXF443, was stolen from a residence in the 1900 block of Alabama Street in the early morning hours. The vehicle had wide racing tires in back and motorcycle tires in front. This car is valued at over $30,000. Reward of $500 for information leading to an arrest.
MISSING PERSON
David Ortiz, 19, was last seen on 10/31/10. He is described as an Hispanic male, 5 feet tall, 110 pounds, brown hair and eyes. He was wearing a blue long sleeve sweater with a black t-shirt over it and black shorts. Anyone with information as to David's whereabouts is urged to call Crime Stoppers. David's parents are extremely worried and his one-year old son misses him terribly. A reward of up to $2,000 will be paid for information that leads to David's location. All calls are strictly confidential and no caller will be identified.
Our Purpose
Grant County Crime Stoppers was originally formed in Grant County, New Mexico in 1979 and reorganized as a state licensed, non-profit organization in 2003. Crime Stoppers serves all law enforcement agencies working within Grant County by providing anonymous tips for unsolved crimes, and potentially REWARDS.
Some people with knowledge of a crime are afraid to come forward because they fear retaliation or they do not want to testify in court. Crime Stoppers solves both of these problems by assuring callers that their information will be held strictly confidential.
In fact, no one, not even Crime Stoppers will know the identity of the caller. By protecting the identity of the caller, more people have been willing to provide tips. Crime Stoppers has assisted law enforcement in solving burglaries, thefts, drug cases, graffiti, robbery and numerous other crimes.
Call now if you have information on any of our publicized crimes and help make Grant County a safer place to live.
Some people with knowledge of a crime are afraid to come forward because they fear retaliation or they do not want to testify in court. Crime Stoppers solves both of these problems by assuring callers that their information will be held strictly confidential.
In fact, no one, not even Crime Stoppers will know the identity of the caller. By protecting the identity of the caller, more people have been willing to provide tips. Crime Stoppers has assisted law enforcement in solving burglaries, thefts, drug cases, graffiti, robbery and numerous other crimes.
Call now if you have information on any of our publicized crimes and help make Grant County a safer place to live.