The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded on Tuesday to an incident of burglary and criminal mischief at the Rialto Theater in Villisca. The investigation determined that sometime in the last few months multiple persons entered into the theater through a side door and damaged the interior. The damage included but was not limited to broken bathroom fixtures, damage to props and equipment, paint damge to the carpet, walls, and seating. The amount of damage is still being assessed but is believed to be several thousand dollars worth.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding information about the damage done. Anyone with information may call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 712-623-5107 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-434-2712.