30 years ago – February 3, 1989
Cash and carry is a good economic principle in most instances, but appears to be working especially well for one industrious person in Gilpin County. Beginning in early January, and last reported January 21, a series of trespassing and burglary incidents were reported by Gilpin Garden residents. A total of six homes were entered during this time period, and all but one of the homes was entered by force.Entry had been made by either breaking a window or by prying locks on doorways. Reportedly, the discerning burglar has to date only been interested in cash. The first residence to be broken into was entered by breaking a window next to the door. A total of $50 was stolen out of a drawer. The second victim reported between $500 and $1,000 missing. The loose change, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half-dollars, were stored in containers. A lock was cut off the front door at the third residence burglarized, reported Deputy Joe Meeds. Although nothing was stolen from the house, the interior of the residence was destroyed. A fourth report showed no entry into the home, but damage was assessed at $100 for replacement of a broken window in the master bedroom. The fifth case reported in the Gilpin Gardens Subdivision is listed as a trespassing incident and nothing was removed from the house. A side door was inadvertently left unlocked at the last residence vandalized on January 21. The occupant, after noticing several desk drawers open, discovered two $20 bills missing. If anyone in the Gilpin Gardens Subdivision has seen anyone suspicious in this area or has any information regarding these cases, please call the Gilpin County Sheriff’s Department.
Brad Shinners of Black Hawk submitted the winning design of Black Hawk’s recent search for a new town emblem. The mysterious Mr. Shinners, who refused to be photographed, was awarded dinner for two at Crook’s Palace, followed by dessert at the Black Forest Inn, along with a bottle of champagne from Mountain Man Liquors for his design. It features a swooping black hawk (is anyone surprised?) and old west style lettering. The emblem will soon be seen on the patrol car and sleeve patches of Black Hawk Marshal Margaret Bralish. The Black Hawk City Council may also adopt it as the official design of the city.
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