Two charged in Butler County storage unit break-in

Two suspects were arrested after allegedly breaking into a storage facility in Ross Twp.

On Thursday, Ross Twp. police responded to the Skyview Storage facility on Hamilton-Cleves where several break-ins had recently happened. Two men were found at the scene after allegedly breaking into one of the storage facilities, according to police.

Marvin Durham, 53, of Maineville, was charged with breaking and entering, criminal trespass, and possession of criminal tools.

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Perry Harsman, 56, of Hamilton, was charged with breaking and entering, possession of criminal tools, criminal trespass and a probation violation.

Both men remain housed in the Butler County Jail and are scheduled to be in Hamilton Municipal Court on Friday for a preliminary hearing.

Ross Twp. Police Chief Burt Roberts said the investigation is continuing. He said the department is still looking to locate the victims multiple break-ins at the facility.

Police are asking those with storage lockers at the facility to check to see if they have been broken into. Contact police at 513-863-2337 with questions.

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