April 1, 2024 - The Center Police Department confirms a barbershop on the Center square in the 100 block of Shelbyville Street was the scene of a burglary on March 16, 2024, at 9:05am.
The suspects are believed to have gained entry through a back window of the barbershop, owned by Jose Lara, and an undisclosed amount of cash was reported to have been taken.
Center Police Department detectives are still pursuing leads and the investigation remains active.
There has been an influx of burglaries on the square and in a northerly direction from there. The Center Police Department is encouraging business owners, and homeowners, to make certain their facilities are secured and to keep as much valuables, money and things of that nature put up as best as they can.
The use of security cameras is also urged.
