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Rash of Daytime Break-Ins Mounts

Tue, Oct 26, 2010

Several police agencies in Central New York continue to investigate a growing number of daytime break-ins thought to be the work of the same group of people. None has occurred in the village but several are reported in the Town of Hamilton and elsewhere.

Police from several law enforcement agencies in Central New York are investigating a growing number of daytime break-ins, many in the greater Hamilton area.

State Police from Troops D (Oneida) and C (Sidney) as well as the Madison and Oneida county sheriffs departments say they are looking into a a series of break-ins. Hamilton Village Police Chief Rick Gifford said his department is aware of the break-ins, but have not had any reported in the village.

"We consider ourselves very fortunate," said Gifford. "We remain vigilant here in the village."

Troopers from the Oneida Troop D headquarters say they are investigating four such break-ins in Vernon and Verona. Others have been reported in Sherburne, Earlville the Town of Lebanon, Hubbardsville, southern Oneida County and Otsego County.

Investigator Hite from Troop D said it is believed that the same person/persons are responsible for all of the break-ins. He said they have no description of a vehicle involved. Most have been located in rural areas.

Patrica Von Mechow, who manages the Palace Theater in Hamilton, said her home in Sherburne was one of the homes broken into recently. She said the thieves made off with a TV and jewelry, most of which had sentimental value.

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