Police Investigating Riverhead Burglary

Riverhead Police detectives are investigating a burglary that occurred on Red Oak Court in Riverhead on Tuesday.

The homeowners reported that when they returned home from vacation they discovered that someone had broken into the house while they were away, police said.

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Unknown person(s) entered the house by forcing open a door and stole items from inside, police said.

The detective squad responded and are investigating the incident.

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