Stolen purse report leads to arrest

Blake Zachary Hibbs

A 23-year-old Nevada man was arrested following an investigation by Nevada Police in the report of a theft from a parked car.

Nevada Police Detectives recently concluded an investigation in a reported stolen purse from an automobile parked overnight in the 100 block of North Olive Street, occurring Sept. 13.

Nevada Police Detectives conducted multiple interviews in this case and after developing suspect information, served a search warrant at a suspect's home on Sept. 20. An arrest warrant was applied for by Nevada Police and issued by the Vernon County Circuit Court. A county-wide search for the wanted subject began by local authorities.

On Oct. 8, Vernon County Sheriff's Office personnel located and arrested the wanted 23-year-old Nevada resident identified as Blake Zachary Hibbs for tampering with a motor vehicle. Bond was set at $5,000 cash/surety.

Nevada Police Officers continue their investigation into reported thefts from autos and other crimes.