Another Burglary on Friday May 13
May 14, 2011...

The Vermont State Police are investigating a daytime burglary Friday at a home on Dorset Street. This is the second Charlotte burglary this week.

The first, on Wednesday, May 11, was at a locked residence on Bingham Brook Road sometime during the day. "Electronics" is the description given by the State Police of the items stolen.

The Friday burglary was during the daytime at a residence on Dorset Street, where construction equipment was stolen. According to Trooper William Warner, at this point, the burglaries are considered unrelated.

Trooper Warner encourages people to contact the State Police at 878-7111 if they observe suspicious persons or vehicles in their area or neighborhoods. Specific information such as license plates, vehicle and occupant descriptions and direction of travel all help. He said that the workday hours rather than night time activity is the major concern at this point.

He said the best precaution is for residents and neighborhood watch groups to communicate. Other prevention measures suggested by Trooper Warner include residential and/or commercial alarms. He said, "Even if the alarm is not registered with the State Police, it often scares intruders off before anything is taken. Sometimes the use of alarm system decals can deter a theft. There are other measures including motion lights, shrubs in front of windows, deadbolt doors and properly secured outbuildings (if available)."

Here is the police report of the incident of Friday:

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT: Burglary
CASE #: 11A101976
TROOPER: Warner STATION: VSP, Williston CONTACT#: 878-7111
DATE/TIME: 5/13/2011, daytime hours

LOCATION (specific): 1627 Dorset St., Charlotte
VIOLATION: Burglary
ACCUSED: unknown
AGE: unknown

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

VICTIM:Amy Rohrbaugh
AGE: 43
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Charlotte
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 5/13/2011 a Charlotte residence was burglarized during the daytime hours. Anyone observing suspicious persons or vehicles in the area is asked to contact State Police at 878-7111.

S/T William Warner
Vermont State Police
2777 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
802-878-7111
wwarner@dps.state.vt.us