Police investigating burglary after stolen items recovered in Springfield

Vermont State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred sometime within a five-day span last week in Mt. Holly, Vermont.

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STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

PRESS RELEASE

CASE#: 16C10922
TROOPER: Kaitlyn Armstrong
STATION: Rutland

CONTACT#: 802-773-9101

DATE/TIME: 2/15/16- 2/20/16
LOCATION: Mt. Holly, Vermont
VIOLATION: Burglary

ACCUSED: withheld until arrest is made

VICTIM: Andrew Bishop
AGE: 58
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Mt. Holly, Vermont/ NY, NY


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:


Vermont State Police were dispatched to a report of a burglary that occurred at a residence on Sawyer Hill Road in the town of Mt. Holly, Vermont. Mr. Bishop was calling to advise that he was alerted that his cabin had been broken into and vandalized, among some of the missing items were two newly purchased chain saws.

Investigation led police to the recovery of the chainsaws at a residence in Springfield. The suspicious purchase was reported to police by the buyer and learned that the chainsaws were stolen. State Police are continuing their investigation and will release arrest information when it is available.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101. Information can also be submitted anonymously online at www.vtips.info or text "CRIMES" (274637) to Keyword: VTIPS    

2016-02-22 / Region Police investigating burglary after stolen items recovered in Springfield MT. HOLLY, Vt. — Vermont State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred sometime within a five-day span last week in Mt. Holly, Vermont. The victim, 58-year-old Andrew Bishop, called police to report that his cabin on Sawyer Hill Road in Mt. Holly had been broken into and vandalized sometime between the dates of Monday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 20. Among some of the missing items were two newly purchased chainsaws. Police recovered the two chainsaws at a residence in Springfield after the buyer reported obtaining them through a "suspicious purchase." State police are continuing to investigate the case and encourage anyone with information to call (802) 773-9101.