Crime & Safety
Teens Arrested for Burglarizing, Vandalizing Granite State Minerals
Portsmouth Police allege that five juveniles caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.

The Portsmouth Police have arrested five individuals connected to a burglary and vandalism incident in late April, according to Capt. Mike Schwartz.
On April 28, 2015, patrol officers responded to 90 Maplewood Avenue, the Granite State Minerals facility, which had been broken into. Unknown suspects, Schwartz stated, had caused thousands of dollars in damage.
“Because of vigilant neighbors, the Portsmouth Police Department was able to identify five juvenile male suspects between 13 and 15 years of age,” Schwartz said in a statement on June 5. “Each has now been arrested and will receive services through the Family Court process.”
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Schwartz added that if you see suspicious activity, “please call 911.” Tips can also be submitted to Seacoast Crime Stoppers by leaving an anonymous tip at seacoastcrimestoppers.org. Tips can be texted to CRIMES (274637) with the letters “TIPSCS” and leave your tip that way. If your tip leads to an arrest or indictment of the individual you could receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.
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