The Owensboro Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred on Wednesday at approximately 3:15 a.m. in the 700 block of Sycamore Street. It was reported that a male subject had forced his way into the apartment and brandished a handgun. The subject reportedly demanded money from the resident, but left the scene after a brief physical altercation. Detectives are searching for William Merriweather, a person of interest in this case. Merriweather has four separate warrants for his arrest which remain outstanding at this time; they are unrelated to this incident. They include charges of Burglary 2nd degree and Robbery 1st degree. If you have information on the whereabouts of William Merriweather, please call OPD at 270-687-8888 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.
Wanted:
William Merriweather
B/M/18
6’/160lbs.