Sheriff’s officials in Union County, Thursday, said a man from Monroe, Louisiana reported Thursday morning, that sometime during the overnight hours, someone entered his vehicle while it was parked at 1804 Virginia Lane, in Creston. Authorities say a Ruger .380 pistol, serial number 372243442,was taken from inside the vehicle. The weapon was valued at approximately $200.

A Lake Mills man also reported to authorities, Thursday morning that his vehicle, parked in the same location as the one mentioned above, was also entered. Taken from inside, was a tackle box with tackle, 5 DeWalt batteries, angle grinder, ½” impact driver, and blank checks. The combined value of those items was estimated to be around $800.