Crime & Safety
Police Charge 2 in Sports Bar Burglary
Police believe others were involved in the burglary and are asking anyone with information to call the police department or Crimestoppers.
Lexington Police arrested two women who they say stole more than $7,000 in cash and electronics from The Wild Hare Sports Cafe in August.
Jessica Nicole Roach, 23, and Martina Ann Walch, 27, are each charged with three counts of burglary and three counts of criminal conspiracy.
Police say the women broke into the bar, located at 924 East Main Street, around 3 a.m. on August 13.
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Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green said investigators believe others were involved in the burglary and that police may make more arrests.
"Because of this we know there are people out there with knowledge of this criminal act and are asking them to contact us," Green said.
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If you have any additional information about this crime, contact the Lexington Police Department at 803-359-6260 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can remain anonymous.
Tips can also be sent electronically via text message or an onlineform which can be found on the Midlands Crimestoppers website.
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