Police investigate break-ins
BY MARY LANCASTERE INDEPENDENT WRITER
Break-ins during Thanksgiving week at five residences along Eel Point Road are under police investigation, which includes examination of potential results from physical evidence gathered at the scenes by detectives.

The first report came into the police station just before noon on Nov. 24. The caretaker for 189 Eel Point Road reported that the home's front door had been forced open and several items including electronics, DVDs and paintings had been stolen. The paintings are both by Rafael Tufino. One depicts a night scene of people at a beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the other is a carnival scene with masked people dancing in the street.

After patrolmen and detectives canvassed the neighborhood they discovered that 191, 193, 201 and 205 Eel Point Road had also been broken into. Entry was made by forcing open windows and doors using tools to damage the lock systems. Besides taking paintings, electronics, DVDs and alcohol, the perpetrators vandalized woodwork, flooring and furniture in the homes. The investigation is headed by Detective Daniel Mack who seeks any information regarding the break-ins and may be contacted at the police station by calling 228-1212.

In what is believed to be an unrelated incident, police are also investigating a break-in at On Island Gas that was reported at approximately 6:14 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5. The perpetrator entered the station's office through the front door and took the cash register containing $250 in bills and $25 in coins as well as packs of cigarettes.

Anyone with information on the residential or business thefts may also report it by using the police anonymous tip line at

228-3626. I