East Fishkill Police Respond to Ongoing Burglary

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According to police, officers responded to a reported burglary in progress in an area of ​​the Hudson Valley.

Most people consider East Fishkill Township/Hopewell Junction in Dutchess County to be a fairly safe area. Many families currently live in East Fishkill/Hopewell Junction and it has been a growing area for some time. Towns are often recommended for people who want to live in an area where they can experience the white picket fence/small town feel. Not only do you feel like you’re living in a small town in East Fishkill/Hopewell Junction, but you’re not that far from larger/popular areas of the Hudson Valley like Fishkill, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and Rhinebeck.

Unfortunately, crime can happen anywhere, even in the safest places, where you least expect it.

What incident did East Fishkill Township police have to respond to recently?

According to East Fishkill Township Police, officers responded to a burglary in progress on Spy Glass Hill on Oct. 25 around 8:40 p.m. Police reported that when they arrived, they spoke with the homeowner, who reported that two (2) unidentified men (dressed all in black) broke into his home. This is where it gets pretty scary… The homeowner was at home at the time and when they noticed the break-in, they confronted the individuals, causing them to flee the scene on foot.

Fortunately, the homeowner was not harmed and there were no injuries in the incident. This is something to be grateful for and the only positive thing to come from this terrible event.

According to police, an extensive search of the area was conducted (including the use of K-9s and a drone) but the suspects were still at large. This investigation is ongoing and police are asking residents in the area to be extra vigilant and report it. Suspicious persons or vehicles in the neighborhood that may assist in the investigation.

East Fishkill Township Police He said they would announce more details as they become available. We also can’t say it enough…. A huge thank you to the East Fishkill Township Police for assisting with this horrific incident and keeping us all safe here. We will also keep you informed and provide updates on this case as we learn more.

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