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Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Rockland County Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Rockland County
Police Ramp-Up Patrols After Series Of Car Break-Ins In Rockland County Police have ramped up patrols after a series of car break-ins in the Hudson Valley over the weekend. The incidents occurred in the Airmont area during the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, said Det. Sgt. Michael Higgins with the Ramapo Police. Higgins said there had been seven victims and several other attempted larcenies from locked vehicles. "The majority of the victims had left their vehicles unlocked," Higgins said. Police are reviewing security cameras in the area to identify the suspects involved. Residents are reminded to lock vehicles and remove all v…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rash Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Hudson Valley Rash Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Hudson Valley
Rash Of Car Break-Ins Under Investigation In Hudson Valley Police are investigating following a rash of car break-ins and attempted break-ins in the region. The break-ins occurred in Dutchess County on Thursday, Oct. 24, and Friday, Oct. 25, on the following Poughkeepsie roadways: Main Street S. Hamilton Street Parker Avenue Catharine Street Franklin Street Civic Center Plaza.  These incidents are currently under investigation. Poughkeepsie Police remind owners that vehicles should always be locked and secured. When not in use, all valuables should be removed from the vehicle, and no items of value (including loose change) should be visible.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect After Larcenies From Vehicles In Northern Westchester Police in the Hudson Valley are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused in a series of car break-ins in Northern Westchester. Multiple vehicles were broken into early on Friday, July 15, in Yorktown, in the Shrub Oak and Mohegan Lake areas, according to Yorktown Police. Investigators released surveillance footage showing the suspect wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and an orange and red face mask. Police said they were increasing patrols in the area and would have extra officers out as a result of the break-ins. In the early hours of July 15th there were multip…

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by Michael Mashburn
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State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend
State Police Issue Warning After Three Vehicles Stolen From Area Town Over Weekend New York State Police in the Hudson Valley are cautioning area homeowners to be on high alert after a trio of vehicles were stolen from area driveways over the weekend. On Tuesday, June 29, New York State Police from the Brewster barracks issued an alert to remind members of the community in Putnam County to lock their vehicles at night and not to leave keys inside before heading to bed. Police said that there has been an uptick in recent auto larcenies in the past year, noting that three vehicles - a 2020 Land Rover, 2018, Audi A3, and a 2008 Toyota Prius - were all stolen from the town of…

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by Zak Failla
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State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations
State Police Warn Of Uptick Of Vehicle Larcenies, Thefts From Gas Stations New York State Police are again reminding motorists to lock their vehicles and to remove all valuables after a stolen vehicle was used in two larcenies. Trooper AJ Hicks said the department has seen an increase in the number of larcenies from vehicles over the past year and has recently investigated larcenies from vehicles left unattended at gas station pumps.  A black Infinity with stolen Connecticut license plates was recently involved in two larcenies last month in the Brewster area, state police said. "The victims left their vehicles momentarily unattended while with valuable…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill
Series Of Thefts From Vehicles Under Investigation In Wallkill Don’t forget to lock up your cars at night, police in Wallkill are warning. Investigators from the Town of Wallkill Police Department are investigating a series of reported thefts from vehicles that took place in Scotchtown in the area of Janice Drive and Scott Drive during the early hours of the morning. It was not clear what, if anything, was stolen from the vehicles. Police said that “residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activities by calling the Town of Wallkill Police Department Dispatch by calling (845) 692-6757. In addition, all residents should keep their residences and…

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by Zak Failla