On May 9 at approximately 5:44 p.m., Bluffton police were called to First Mennonite Church. Police report a 39-year-old woman was in the church when she was confronted by an unknown man.
The man approached her and demanded she hand over her money. The woman fled toward an escape and the man did not follow her. The man is described as approximately 6 foot, lanky build, wearing a long-sleeved shirt, gloves and a mask.
Anyone with information should contact Bluffton police at 419-358-2961.
Bluffton Fire Chief Jon Kinn announced today (May 8) the Bluffton Fire Department is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the State Fire Marshall's Office.
Chief Kinn told The Icon that the grant monies will be used to purchase
personal protective equipment for the members of the fire department.
Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket - April 2012 April 1
-Officers responded to the 100 Block of Geiger St. in response to a report of damage being done to a resident's property. April 2
-A Quarry Dr. Business reported the theft of welding cables from the business. April 6
-Officers responded to a child custody dispute at the Elementary School playground. April 7
Bluffton Police Department
Public Docket- March 31, 2012 March 1
-Officers responded to an injury traffic crash in the parking lot of a SR 103 Business.
-A N. Lawn Ave. resident reported an unknown person assaulted him while he was outside of his residence checking on loud noises.
-A university student reported that an unknown person had stolen her purse and backpack.
-Two juveniles reported a man drove passed them on Vance St. and had his pants down and was exposing himself.
