Jewelry Stolen From Rydal Home In Thursday Morning Burglary: Police

RYDAL, PA — A home in Abington Township was burglarized early Thursday morning, according to police.

Abington Police said the break-in occurred at a home on Kinglsey Road in Rydal sometime around 3 a.m.

Police were called to the home after a residential security alarm triggered and officers found someone got into the home by prying open a second-story sliding window.

Police said it's believed jewelry was stolen while the home was unoccupied.

According to police, the same property was targeted in August.

The resident said they heard a noise at a downstairs window at 5 a.m. in August, and police who responded found the window's rear slider pried off of its track and the screen tossed aside. There were no cars in the driveway, and no lights on inside, appearing as if no one was home.

Police believed the resident scared the suspect off.

"Although there is no direct evidence linking these two incidents, the similarities warrant consideration," police said. "As a result, we encourage all residents in the area to be alert for suspicious activity. When possible, set alarms, leave a light on, consider exterior motion lights, and contact police promptly if you see anything unusual. Abington Police will be directing additional police resources to this neighborhood during the overnight hours."

Residents in the area who may have video cameras are asked to review footage overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning.

Anyone who has information should contact Det. Andrew Ammaturo at Aammaturo1@abingtonpa.gov or 267-536-1277.