Burglars Return to Edgemont

Autumn has brought more than fallings leaves and earlier sun downs to Scarsdale. Greenburgh Police report that burglars have returned to Edgemont and are preying on dark homes in the evening hours.On Sunday, September 29, the rear sliding door of a house on Pheasant Run was broken and the home was entered. However nothing of value appears to be missing. This past Saturday, October 6 another burglary was reported on Rock Hill Lane. The homeowner went out around 7:20 p.m. and returned around 10 p.m. to find a broken window in the bedroom and a number of jewelry items removed.

After these two burglaries in Edgemont in the past two weeks, police are warning residents to leave lights on when you go out and remember to activate your alarm.

Police have increased their patrol of Edgemont and urge anyone that observes any suspicious activity to immediately contact the Police Department at 682-5300 or 911 if it is an immediate emergency.

Residents who would like information on how to make their homes more secure or get involved in a neighborhood watch program should contact Police Officer Peter Dandreano of the Crime Prevention Unit at 682-5334 or pdanreano@greenburghny.com.