BRIDPORT — Vermont State Police are investigating two burglaries reported off Route 125 in Bridport on Thursday, Nov. 15.
In one case, the culprit(s) forced open a rear door at the residence to get in and steal approximately $1,000 in jewelry. The thieves also initially broke a window in an unsuccessful attempt to get into the home. Damage to the door and window of the home is estimated at around $500.
A second home nearby was also burglarized on that same date, sometime between 6:30 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. The homeowners are currently taking inventory of what might have been stolen. Authorities did not say how the thieves got into this home, nor whether the two burglaries might be related.
Anyone with information about these burglaries should call state police at 388-4919, submit a tip online at www.vtips.info or text “CRIMES” (274637) to Keyword: VTIPS.