GREENVILLE, Darke County — Two people are in jail after allegedly breaking into a laundromat and then barricading themselves inside a home.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 11, Police responded to the break in at The Laundry Room around 6:45 a.m., according to a spokesperson for the Greenville Police Department.
While investigating, officers determined Leroy “Brock” Crawford and Celeste Marie Julian allegedly broke into the laundromat at 4:30 a.m., the spokesperson said.
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Crawford and Julian allegedly “used tools” to get into restricted areas of the building and steal multiple items.
“You would never think anything like that would happen in Greenville,” Taylor Reed said.
Reed has lived in Greenville for years, but this laundromat break-in was a surprise.
“It’s supposed to be safe. But like I said, Greenville surprises you,” Reed said.
Police found the pair in a home on E Fifth Street. They had barricaded themselves inside.
“However, thanks to the efforts of the department’s hostage negotiator, both individuals surrendered safely and without incident,” the spokesperson said.
“I mean, I feel like people will do anything for money at this point, but it’s just, it’s shocking that it’s a laundromat,” Reed said. “It’s just wild that the police had to come and force them out.”
Crawford and Julian were arrested and booked into the Darke County Jail. Both are facing charges of breaking and entering with additional charges pending.
“I pray that they all get help, but it’s wild that it happened so close to home,” Reed said.
This incident remains under investigation.
Greenville Police Chief Ryan Benge encourages anyone with information about this incident to come forward.
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