Law Enforcement officers in Baxter, Fulton, and Sharp Counties are investigating a rash of burglaries that have occurred at various businesses during the past week.

Baxter County Sheriff’s Investigators are currently working on burglaries that occurred at the K. T.’s BBQ Restaurant in Gassville, Gregg Farm Supply in Midway, “The Shop” Automotive Repair on Buzzard Roost Road in rural Mountain Home, and the most recent at Plumlee Tires in rural Mountain Home.

In addition, at least nine other burglaries have been reported at various businesses in Fulton County and Sharp County. One of the businesses had a video camera surveillance system installed, and a facial image of a suspect was captured, which has been included in this release. Authorities believe this suspect is connected to at least several of the burglaries that have been reported. Additional images will be added to the web site as they become available.

If any person has information as to the identity of this suspect or about any other persons who may be involved in these burglaries, they are asked to contact their local law enforcement agencies at the following numbers:

     Baxter County Sheriff’s Office 870-425-7000
     Fulton County Sheriff’s Office 870-895-2601
     Sharp County Sheriff’s Office 870-994-7355

 As always, the Sheriff’s Office genuinely appreciates all help and assistance provided by the public in solving these crimes.

 /s/ John F. Montgomery

Baxter County Sheriff

Additional Information

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