SEYMOUR- On October 4, 2024, patrol officers and investigators with the Seymour Police Department responded to Home Products located at 885 N. Chestnut St. in reference to a burglary of a large amount of copper wire, rolls of copper, and battery-powered tools. The value of the copper and battery-powered tools was estimated at over $9,000.00. Evidence was collected at the scene.
Leads were followed up, and on October 11, 2024, investigators arrested Colin B. Erwin, age 28, of Seymour, for burglary, a level 5 felony, and two counts of theft, level 6 felonies. On October 14, 2024, investigators arrested Michael C. Miller, age 45, of Seymour, for burglary, a level 5 felony, and theft, a level 6 felony. Both were taken to the Jackson County Jail.
Investigators did recover some of the stolen property during the investigation. The investigation is ongoing.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
