Orangetown Cops Warn Homeowners After Break-in

PEARL RIVER, NY — After a break-in on Sherwood Lane, Orangetown Police are warning homeowners to take some common-sense means to protect their property as the days get shorter.

Police responded to a burglar alarm at 6 Sherwood Lane Sept. 30. They found the french doors at the back of the house had been broken. Video surveillance showed that two men had been dropped off by a car, went around back and smashed the glass on the doors.

They apparently fled with the audible alarm went off, police said.

Police are urging all Orangetown homeowners to keep doors locked, and lights on — preferably with timers — when you are not home. As the days get shorter, this becomes more important, they said.

Report any suspicious activity you see, police urge residents.

Anyone with information about this break-in is urged to call police at 845-359-2121.

The Rockland County Sheriff's Office assisted with this investigation.

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