INDIANAPOLIS — Butler University Police are asking for the public's help identifying five individuals who broke into the Hinkle Fieldhouse over the weekend and made off with thousands of dollars worth of equipment.
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According to Butler University Police, five people entered Hinkle Fieldhouse at approximately 1:16 a.m. on Saturday and committed a burglary.
“This is very rare, and the building was locked. They forced their way in and committed this burglary," said Officer Matthew Grimes with the Butler University Police Department.
The group stole between $12,000 and $15,000 worth of communication equipment from the football team that had been stored inside a Pelican case.
“They're in shock as well, and again, they're without this equipment very much needed, so it's going to either be found or it has to be replaced, and it costs a lot of money,” said Grimes.
Police say the thieves also stole alcohol that was stored in a cooler inside the Fieldhouse.
It’s not yet clear if they are current students.
“We were surprised. They knew that we had cameras and they covered their faces, except at the entrance they did not cover their faces,” said Grimes.
Grimes says the burglary is a felony offense and they hope showing this video will help someone recognize the people involved.
“We have fairly good video of their faces. We know somebody out there knows their identities, and any information regarding that would be greatly appreciated,” said Grimes.
There are rewards up to $1,000 for anyone who can help lead to their arrests.
If you have any information, contact the Butler University Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477.
Butler University PD shared the incident on social media Thursday, posting surveillance footage that shows the group of five entering the building.
Anyone with information regarding the theft is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS (8477). Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a felony arrest.
