Lost and found

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Sikeston Department of Public Safety Detective Ryan Dennis looks over items taken from Sikeston yards over a four-day period starting late last week that are not yet claimed by owners. DPS seized this stolen collection of landscaping items, yard lighting and home exterior and yard and decorations after the family of a 57-year-old woman reported receiving some of these items as gifts, according to Dennis. The family members have indicated they intend to take the woman for a mental health evaluation. Residents who reported thefts from their yards were contacted to describe then identify their belongings, Dennis said. While retrieving their property, several residents recognized property belonging to neighbors. Dennis said around 50-70 items were returned with about that many remaining unclaimed as of Friday morning. Dennis said there may be another 20 victims who have not reported thefts or remain unaware of their loss. To claim lost property, contact DPS with a description of missing items, he advised.

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