Lacey Police Investigating Burglaries And Mischief

Lacey police are investigating several incidents involving possible burglaries and criminal mischief that took place in the township.

• On Sunday, February 09, 2014, at 4:38 p.m., Officer Scott Keefe responded to the 900 block of Capstan Drive in Forked River in reference to a burglary. The complainant reported that between September 2013 and February 2014, an unknown person or persons forced entry into his summer home and stole a 40-inch Insignia television valued at $500. The rear door of the residence was forced open and was damaged as a result. The damage is estimated at $200.

• On Sunday, February 9, 2014 at 12:51 p.m., Officer Jeffrey Slota responded to the 1700 block of Lakeside Drive South in Forked River in reference to criminal mischief. A real estate agent reported that within the past two months, an unknown person or persons threw a brick through a window in the rear of the residence causing under $500 in damage. The home has been vacant since 2011 and someone is believed to have been squatting there.