First Baptist Church robbed

Ponca City Now - July 7, 2015 9:46 am

The Ponca City Police Department and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are investigating a burglary at the First Baptist Church in Ponca City.

The church, located at 218 South Sixth Street, was forcibly entered late Sunday night or early Monday morning. The burglary was discovered and reported at approximately 7:49 a.m. on Monday.

A safe inside the church was cut open and an undisclosed amount of money was stolen. OSBI was called in to assist in processing the scene and gathering physical evidence. “It was obvious that the suspect(s) spent a considerable amount of time inside the church offices”, said Detective Division Captain Randy Tyner.

Investigators released the crime scene at 9:36 p.m.

To send an anonymous tip regarding the identity of the suspects pictured (or any other crime):

Online: Go to www.poncacityok.gov . Click on the Crime Stoppers link, fill out the tip sheet, and send the information.

Text: Send the Ponca City Police Department a message to CRIMES (274637) from a cell phone.

Email: Write to [email protected] .

Phone : (580) 762-5100.

You will remain anonymous, and you may receive a reward of up to $1,000.

 

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