Media Release from Van Wert Police Department
On 06/18/2022 at 0540 hours Van Wert Police Department was called to 512 Burt St. for Johnie Patrick an 88-year-old male, who was the victim of a home invasion. The persons or persons entered the front door of Patrick’s home, which awakened Patrick. Patrick called out to the person, but they stuck him on the head. A bag was then placed on Patrick’s head, and his hands were bound behind his back. Patrick estimated it took him about a half an hour to free himself. Patrick then made his way to a neighbors home and police were called. The intruder stole money and Patrick’s Ford Ranger Pickup truck. Patrick was taken to Van Wert Health by Van Wert Fire Department Squad as he began to get ill while making out the report. Evidence was collected from the crime scene, and the pickup truck was later recovered by the Van Wert Sheriff’s Department near US 224 and Marsh Rd.
Anyone with information on this crime call the Van Wert Police Department at 419-238-2462
