Police Reports: Burglary on Old Newtown Road

Burglary on Old Newtown Road

The burglary of a residence on Old Newtown Road was reported Wednesday evening. Police said $13,600 worth of merchandise was reported stolen, though the homeowner is still doing an inventory of her belongings.

One or more burglars entered the house through the garage sometime between 10 a.m. and 5:40 p.m., according to police, who said two TVs, a DVD player, remote controls, jewelry and a surround sound tuner were reported stolen.

Police remind residents to secure their homes and to be aware of any cars in their neighborhoods that are suspicious or unfamiliar.

Irene Still Lingers

It has been over a week since heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm Irene wreaked havoc on Monroe, causing area flooding, toppling trees, downing power lines and knocking out power to most homeowners and businesses. But the damage still lingers.

On Tuesday, a tree on wires was reported on Maple Drive and two separate reports of a tree on power lines on Old Zoar Road also came in. In one case, firefighters were called in for smoking lines.

Then on Wednesday, police were called to a tree on the wire of a smoking telephone pole on Turkey Roost Road at 12:16 p.m.; and later of a smoking utility pole in the 1,000 block of Route 111.