Two Arrested For Shelburn Burglary

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Ind – On Friday April 27, 2018, a burglary occurred at a new home construction site on N. CR 200 E. in Shelburn, IN. The homeowner had returned to the site around 4:30 PM Friday to find the door of his home standing open and that several tools had been stolen.

The homeowner had already installed trail cameras not far from the house. When the homeowner reviewed the trail images from the camera, he saw pictures of a vehicle that had visited the home around 11:30 AM Friday morning. The vehicle was a gray Mitsubishi Outlander with a large cargo bag on the roof, and unique bumper stickers on the back and sides of the vehicle.

Although the plate number was clearly visible in the images, investigators determined through BMV records that the vehicle had recently transferred ownership; however, the license plate was not properly registered.

Sullivan County Sheriff Clark Cottom enhanced the images with computer software, and was able to determine there were two front seat occupants. In the enhanced photos, the driver can be seen wearing a black ball cap, with a lime green Monster claw emblem. The front seat passenger appears to be a female – white, with blonde hair.

After a four-day investigation the driver was identified as 33 year old Earl Young III of Shelburn, IN. His female accomplice was identified as 27 year old Helen Wade of Hymera, IN.

Sheriff Cottom said he believes Young entered the home, and removed multiple construction tools, while Helen Wade served as a lookout.

Wade was arrested late last Friday during a traffic stop for an improper plate and was found is possession of meth and is now facing multiple charges.

Wednesday afternoon officers set up surveillance near Farmersburg and arrested Young who was in possession of meth. He now faces multiple charges.

Police say that the two admitted to the burglary during interviews with officers.

Investigators were able to recover some of the items stolen however, a Dewalt compound miter saw, a Bosch hammer drill, along with a Milwaukee drill, impact, and sawzall remain missing.

Sheriff’s investigators will be closely monitoring pawnshops and visiting known associates for the items. Any person with information concerning these arrestees or the stolen items, should contact the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office at 812-268-4308

 

vehicle picture from trail camera
vehicle picture from trail camera

 

Earl Young III
Helen Wade
Earl Young III right and Helen Wade left

 

provided picture of item similar to stolen tools
provided picture of item similar to stolen tools
provided picture of item similar to stolen tools