Amherst County woman wanted in connection to theft of more than $4,000 of property

Alleged incident happened earlier this month

Courtesy of Lynchburg Police Department

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police are searching for a woman after they say more than $4,000 worth of property was stolen from a business earlier this month. 

Authorities say they are searching for Katie Bortzer, 29, who has been charged with breaking and entering, grand larceny and obtaining money by false pretense. 

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Officers say they responded to a reported burglary that happened overnight on January 5 at 320 Alleghany Avenue at the Garber-Lowe Fence Company. 

The business told police that someone cut through the metal fencing, went into the building and stole several items, including two welders valued at around $4,600. 

One welder was found as a result of the investigation. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lynchburg Police Department at 434-455-6166.