WESTMINSTER — A break-in attempt into a private garage in Gageville, and the break-in and the theft of “about 10 gallons of gas” at another private garage the day before, might be related, according to Sgt. Mark Anderson of the Windham County Sheriff's Department.
An investigation is in progress, he said.
Anderson said a Gageville homeowner noticed evidence of an attempted break-in and reported it likely occurred during the middle of the day last Sunday.
And the theft of 10 gallons of gasoline that occurred the day before, either Friday or Saturday, from a Route 5 location near Riverside Road in Westminster, and reported on Sunday as well, could be related.
“There are certainly similarities but there are differences as well so we can't say either way.” Anderson said. He added that nothing else had been reported stolen.
Anderson said police are checking leads, and is asking the public to report anything suspicious to law enforcement. Anyone with information on these events is asked to contact Anderson at 802-365-4942.