Thieves hit Salvation Army in Odessa
Feb. 23—The Salvation Army has been the victim of several thefts over the last two weeks and the Odessa Police Department wants to remind folks that even if the items taken had been donated, taking them is a crime.
According to OPD, damaging property or entering a private property to retrieve donated items is theft under the Texas Penal code and when they are items donated to a nonprofit organization, the punishment is even greater.
The Salvation Army Family Store, 505 West 42nd St., is open for shopping to help those in need weekly Monday — Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donation times are preferred during these hours. Donors are asked to enter the yard and honk their horn so an employee can get the donated items.
People are highly encouraged to not donate after hours or overnight since items left outside unattended are vulnerable to theft.
For pick-up of large items such as appliances or furniture please call (432) 332-0738.
