Thursday, September 18, 2008

RASH OF BURGLARIES UNDER INVESTIGATION

The New York State Police in Lockport in conjunction with area law enforcement agencies is currently investigating a series of burglaries and larcenies in and around Gasport, NY. The thefts have been occurring since August 2008 and occur mostly during night time hours.

The burglaries included the theft of computer equipment, fishing equipment, golfing equipment, New York State inspection stickers, automotive diagnostic equipment, a 1979 Harley Davidson motorcycle, a Mongoose bicycle, jewelry and money.

The Niagara County Sheriff's Department recovered two bicycles from an attempted burglary at the Gasport Marina on Telegraph Road. A younger looking white male was seen running from the scene.

Anyone with information concerning these thefts is asked to contact Inv. Thomas Gibbons at the State Police in Lockport at 716-434-5588.