(9-27-23) The Van Wert Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a robbery suspect of the Van Wert Casey’s at 202 E. Ervin Rd. last night.

The robbery suspect entered the store located at around 9:20 p.m. and stole the cash register, which contained $937.72. 

The suspect was described as:

  • roughly six foot tall
  • wearing a hooded grey zip-up jacket with his hood up 
  • dark colored pants with a white stripe around the knee 
  • wearing brown colored boots
  • dark face covering with what appears to be a ball cap
  • white gloves
  • white undershirt
  • unknown if the suspect was armed

Anyone with information should call the Van Wert Police Department at 419-238-2462 or call Crime Stoppers at 419-238-STOP (7867).