Homeowner holds key piece of evidence in string of break-ins

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Walter Millard has a key piece of evidence in a criminal investigation. The father of three posted surveillance cameras around his home after a string of break-ins.

Police were called to the 3300 block of Pavetto Lane after a man reported a stolen vehicle. Investigators canvassed the area and met Millard, who informed officers he had surveillance video from the neighborhood that night.

Millard wanted to be more proactive about security after several break-ins.

“Get a camera system set up add ADT. Do as much security measures as you can,” said Millard.

In the video police could see two men rummaging through a vehicle looking for items to steal. The footage is dark and grainy, but you can clearly see this is a crime unfolding under the camera lens.

The men then leave the car and walk out of frame. Investigators believe the two suspects then jogged a couple of houses down the street where they found another unlocked vehicle. This time the two would start the truck and drive away.

“I want them caught,” said resident Jason Collier. “I don’t want them to do it to anyone else. It's not right.”

Police are reviewing the surveillance video, however, investigators believe dark grainy video of this type rarely helps in criminal prosecution because the victims are rarely positively identified.

It’s a problem Millard is currently facing.

“Neither one of us have seen the two kids or they didn’t resemble any one in the neighborhood,” said Millard.

Any with information in the case is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. Millard is currently offering a $200 reward.