A reader wrote into A Little Beacon Blog to say they were one of the victims of theft in Friday evening’s (6/28/2024) reported string of burglaries in the area of S. Chestnut, Vine Street and Teller Avenue (the area west of Libby’s Funeral Home and The Beacon Daily). The reader suggested that people turn their cameras on. On the Beacon NY Facebook page, one group member advised people to load their guns (ALBB does not advise this…cameras turning on, yes).

The ALBB reader said that they had gone to their car to drive to a friends house to deliver tickets for the School of Rock show at City Winery. “I saw that I left my windows open, but then saw that my center console was open and the tickets were gone - nothing else was taken.” The resident then drove to the police station to report it. “Police at the station took my info and confirmed that between S. Chestnut and Teller Avenue, several people reported something stolen…Police suspect 2-3 juveniles and have a video but not very clear.”

When asked if the envelope was marked, the reader responded: “The tickets were in an envelope with my name on it, resting on my center console. I gather they figured the envelope had SOMETHING good in it, and just grabbed it and ran.”

Maybe the people enjoyed the show?

Days before, on Sunday, June 23, 2024, a reader wrote into ALBB warning that they had seen two people rummaging through their neighbor’s car. “They were young, maybe teenagers. Wearing all black and hoodies,” the reader said.

Reports of bikes stolen from driveways and yards persist.