Burglars Target Greenburgh Homes

Greenburgh is being hit with a rash of burglaries. Greenburgh Police Detective Peter Dandreano reports that between October 3rd and November 30th there were 20 in all, with seven in Edgemont and the south end, a few in Hartsdale and ten in the northern section of Greenburgh.

The most recent burglary occurred on the night of November 30th on Greenville Road in Edgemont and additional homes were hit on Mendham Avenue, Sheridan Road, Cherrywood Road, Evandale Road, Pheasant Run and High Point Lane. In most cases the burglars gained entry by breaking a rear sliding glass door. They ransacked bedrooms and took mostly jewelry and cash.

In the Parkway Homes section of Greenburgh, which is east of the Bronx River Parkway and north of Route 287, burglaries have occurred on Winnetou Road, Tomahawk Road, Leather Stocking Lane and Indian Trail. (see the map at right.) In most cases the burglars forced entry through a rear or side window or door but others got in through unlocked windows and doors. The burglars tossed bedrooms and took video games, a laptop computer, watches, jewelry and cash.

The burglaries sound very similar in nature to the incidents in Scarsdale and could be the work of the same suspects. Police advise residents to keep doors and windows locked and alarms activated. They are also cautioning residents to be vigilant of their surroundings while walking to and from their cars, and when walking through the neighborhood.

Greenburgh Police ask residents to report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood. If you notice a suspicious vehicle, person, or incident call 914-682-5300 immediately. Remember to get a good description of the person/persons and any vehicles involved.

If anyone has any information on these burglaries, please call the Greenburgh Police Detective Division at 914-682-5348.