Public’s Help Sought In Search For Tama County Burglary Suspects

Tama County authorities are looking for two men in connection with a recent theft near Buckingham. The suspects should both be considered armed and dangerous, sheriff's officials said.

According to a press release, the men were operaing an early 2000s black Acura SUV pulling a wooden flatbed trailer filled with scrap metal when a witness confronted them. Officials said the suspects slashed the tire on the witness's vehicle, then fled into southern Black Hawk County at a high-rate of speed.

The driver was described as a white male in his 40s, with a brown beard. He was about six-feet tall, weighing between 200 and 220 pounds. The driver was wearing a brown Carhartt jacket and stocking cap.

The passenger was described as a white male in his 20s, approximately six-feet tall and 200 pounds. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and jeans.

Sheriff's officials believe the men may be responsible for other recent burglaries and thefts in Tama County.

Anyone with information on the suspects or their vehicle, should call the Tama County Sheriff's Office at 641-484-3760.