Tim Brogan's Auto Repair & Glass was broken into over the holiday weekend. This is just one of many, serious burglaries in Rainier. Brogan's has been hit at least 5 times in the last few months.
They cut right through the metal wall, kicked in the insulation and wallboard and entered the premises. Then they proceeded to load up all of the tools and some supplies. Tim Brogan and his workers had acquired the tools of their trade - over the decades that they worked at the shop. They're tools are all gone.
The burglars stole 2 vehicles. Both vehicles were owned by grandparents. People who trusted Tim and his crew to repair them. One vehicle was driven into a huge rock. It's a total loss. The second vehicle was filled with paint and flammable items from the shop and torched. It was a 2011 Chevy Impala. The owners were so please when they purchased it a few months ago. They'd waited years to be able to get this car.
Look at it now: Even the tires are melted.
We need to be aware of what's going on around us. Keep in touch with our neighbors and friends and watch out for each other. These criminals are pros. It's time to catch them in the act, so they can be prosecuted & put away.
This problem started in July and the robberies and thefts have escalated in frequency and damage over the last few months. When people like this destroy any business or home in our community, we are ALL hurt. The loss is tremendous.
If you see any suspicious activity, or know who committed these acts, please call 911 immediately.
See the Nisqually Valley News article here: Investigation Ongoing in Rainier Grand Theft Auto Case
Hey everyone:
The shop I work at got broke into early Monday morning. They loaded up a car and truck full of tools and took off. Later torching the car and stumping the truck. I wish I could say its been an isolated insistent but I've been hearing about a lot of thefts in our area. We all have to come together as a community and keep an eye out and tell the police if we hear or see anything. Lets get these guys caught before someone get hurt. I know Rainier is a small town but lets use that to our advantage. Some one knows something so please don't keep it to your self. We have pictures and video of the people involved. I will get them on here ASAP. Until then if you hear anything let the Thurston co sheriff department know any info anyone might have. Please & thank you in advance.
Damion Green
The pictures courtesy of the Brogan's surveillance camera:
UPDATE:
George drove Bud Green to identify the tools. I don't know where they went, but they were called tonight about going out to identify the tools. They should be home soon. Good Job
Thurston County Sheriff Department!!! Thank you for your service!
George returned just after 7 PM and said that Bub didn't find all of their tools; just a few of them. Sad, so sad......
Okay some more pics not sure if there better or not. Good news is I think they got one of them and found a couple of tools I went and got tonight. But most of them were already gone. At least one bad guy is off the street. Just keep your eyes and ears open let get the other one.
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