Suspects sought after Village of Oak Creek businesses burglarized

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a burglary suspect or suspects after two businesses in the Village of Oak Creek were burglarized, according to a news release from YSCO Media Relations Coordinator Dwight D’Evelyn.

Two businesses in the 6500 block of Highway 179 -- a hot dog/ice cream shop and a hair salon -- were broken into in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 4, after someone cut the power to a small strip mall. A safe, cashbox, cash drawer and a large quantity of hair care products were stolen. The safe and cashbox have been recovered though it is possible the suspect or suspects may attempt to sell the hair care products to friends or associates.

The total loss to the businesses is about $1,000 in stolen merchandise and damages.

The Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information to call Detective Swaim at 928-554-8605 or Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232 or submit a tip at www.p3tips.com/979. Information provided to Silent Witness leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects could lead to a substantial cash reward.