Footprints lead cops to burglary suspect
NORWICH – City police officers on overnight patrol discovered a break-in at a not-for-profit agency and followed footprints in the snow right to the man they believe was responsible.
Police Chief Joseph Angelino said two officers were inspecting local businesses at about 1:45 a.m. Thursday when they discovered damage to a Roots & Wings storage building, along Berry Street.
The donated food and clothing distribution center is operated by volunteers and staff from Chenango County Catholic Charities.
Upon further investigation, the officers located items they believe were being removed from inside the building. “This equipment was not snow covered in the same manner as other items nearby,” said Angelino.
Police then found a line of tracks in the newly-fallen snow and followed them through several backyards, encountering a man walking across private property on Rexford Street.
They identified him as 36-year-old Edward J. Rooney Jr., of 66 Rexford St., Norwich, and charged him with third degree burglary, a class D felony, criminal mischief, petit larceny and trespassing.
“This is the essence of what people expect from their police, especially in the middle of the night,” said the chief.
Police Chief Joseph Angelino said two officers were inspecting local businesses at about 1:45 a.m. Thursday when they discovered damage to a Roots & Wings storage building, along Berry Street.
The donated food and clothing distribution center is operated by volunteers and staff from Chenango County Catholic Charities.
Upon further investigation, the officers located items they believe were being removed from inside the building. “This equipment was not snow covered in the same manner as other items nearby,” said Angelino.
Police then found a line of tracks in the newly-fallen snow and followed them through several backyards, encountering a man walking across private property on Rexford Street.
They identified him as 36-year-old Edward J. Rooney Jr., of 66 Rexford St., Norwich, and charged him with third degree burglary, a class D felony, criminal mischief, petit larceny and trespassing.
“This is the essence of what people expect from their police, especially in the middle of the night,” said the chief.
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