45°
While conducting a follow-up investigation into one of the Sunday overnight burglaries, Sgt. Michael Blondin and Officer John Lange spotted a car matching the description of one seen at an earlier break-in.
The driver "admitted to being in the area but stated he was looking for his lost dog," Blondin said Tuesday night.
At the residence where the purported missing dog was located, the officers found "proceeds from several of the reported burglaries and additional proceeds from unreported burglaries," he said.
They arrested David J Picinich 25, and Donato Crosta 29, both of Mahwah, on five counts each of burglary and theft, the sergeant said.
Additional charges were possible in both Mahwah and surrounding towns, he said.
Mahwah police still have some unclaimed property from the break-ins. They also asked that anyone who believes their vehicle may have been entered to contact them at (201) 529-1000.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Ramapo and receive free news updates.
