Sheriff's Office probing school, Town public works break-ins

Add La Conner Schools and the Town Public Works Department to the list of recent local theft targets.

Burglaries occurred at the school transportation shop and La Conner Public Works garage a week ago Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, said Sgt. Jeff Willard of the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office La Conner detachment.

The Sheriff’s Office is reviewing video evidence in each case, Willard told the Weekly News on Monday.

“We have been able to identify a vehicle and license plate and are in the process of identifying a subject seen on (the public works) video,” Willard said. “The deputies are col...