Fort Morgan Police Continue To Investigate Burglary

Fort Morgan Detectives are continuing to investigate a burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of April 1st. Two suspects broke into a business at 527 State Street and stole more than $1,000 dollars of merchandise and caused over $700 in damages. Surveillance cameras caught images of the thieves and the photographs have been publicized in the news and on the police department’s website. Morgan County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 dollars for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the burglary. A person giving information can remain anonymous and still receive a reward by calling 542-4311. Anyone with information on this or other crimes is asked to call the Fort Morgan Police Department at 867-5678, call CRIMESTOPPERS at (970) 542-3411, or submit your tip online and remain anonymous. Police are hopeful that someone will recognize one or both men in the photos and provide information that will help solve this case.

RED FLAG WARNING - NO BURNING ALLOWED

A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM TODAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES.

SOUTH WINDS WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 40 MPH OVER THE PALMER DIVIDE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. IN ADDITION...RELATIVE HUMIDITIES WILL DROP TO AROUND 15 PERCENT
DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THE COMBINATION OF GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES WILL CREATE DANGEROUS GRASSLAND FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

HUMIDITIES ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE THIS EVENING...ALTHOUGH WINDS WILL REMAIN GUSTY.

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. MORGAN COUNTY SHERIFF JIM CRONE SAYS THAT MEANS ALL BURNING IS NOW PROHIBITED, EVEN IF YOU HAVE A BURN PERMIT.