The Orangetown Police Department is actively investigating two residential burglaries that occurred on December 13th in Pearl River and Orangeburg.
The first incident took place at approximately 4:13 a.m. at a residence on Pinto Road in Pearl River. According to police reports, the suspects gained entry through a lower-level window. However, they fled the scene without taking any items.
Shortly thereafter, a second burglary was reported at a residence on Howard Avenue in Orangeburg. In this case, the suspects entered the home through a kitchen window. The stolen items included key fobs to the family’s vehicles.
Authorities believe the two incidents are related. The suspects in both cases were described as wearing dark-colored hooded sweatshirts and ski masks. They fled each location in a dark-colored four-door sedan. It appears the individuals are targeting keys to luxury vehicles parked at the residences.
The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to both locations and processed the scenes. The Orangetown Police Department Detective Bureau is leading the investigation.
Residents in the area are urged to check their video surveillance systems for any footage that may assist law enforcement. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Orangetown Police Department at (845) 359-3700.