The Wauseon PD in requesting information from the public to assist in solving the below listed crimes.


CRIME # 1 - The Burger King Restaurant in the 400 Block of East Airport Hwy was robbed at gun point at approximately 2:00 a.m. in the early morning of May 22, 2008. The suspect was described as a possible Hispanic male about 5 feet 7 inches tall, 160 pounds, wearing all black with a bandana covering his face. The suspect approached the employees in the parking lot on the west side of the business as they were leaving for the night. The suspect brandished a small handgun and fled with an undisclosed amount of money south from the business.

CRIME # 2 – Suspect(s) entered the property of Northwest Ohio Foam Products in the 100 Block of South Shoop Ave. between the dates of May 5, 2008 and May 9, 2008 and removed a large quantity of aluminum from the property. The quantity taken would have needed a large truck with a least two or more offenders.

CRIME # 3 – The Continental Carryout Drive Thru in the 1200 Block of North Shoop Ave. was entered during the late evening or April 19, 2008 to the early morning hours of April 20, 2008. The suspect(s) took and undisclosed amount of money and fled.

CRIME # 4 – Several cars with the keys left in them have been taken over the last few months during the late evening to early morning hours from various driveways throughout the City of Wauseon. The majority of the cars were returned and found in the Wauseon area within days of their disappearance.


Anyone with information on these or any other crimes is asked to contact the Wauseon Police Department at (419) 335-3821. Your information could lead to a reward of up to $1,000. The Wauseon PD also requests that citizens not leave valuables or keys in their cars while unattended at anytime.