Crime & Safety
Arrest Made In Milton Road Home Break-In, Stolen Safe, Case
After a four-month-long investigation, a 45-year-old White Plains man was taken into custody, according to Rye police.
RYE, NY — A homeowner is getting a chance at justice after returning home to find an unwelcome surprise.
The City of Rye Police Department says that they arrested Mark Bucaj, 45, of White Plains, after a four-month-long investigation by detectives.
Police responded to a Milton Road residence in the early morning hours of March 5, after a report of a possible burglary. The homeowner had just returned from a business trip and found his mudroom door wide open along with signs that someone had been in the master bedroom.
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According to police, Bucaj allegedly entered the residence and stole a safe containing jewelry and personal documents.
Police arrested Bucaj on Thursday and charged him with felony second degree burglary.
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After his arraignment, Bucaj was taken to the Westchester County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail.
The Rye Police Department said that they "would like to thank all the agencies involved in this investigation."
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