Rash Of Break-Ins At Newtown Businesses Under Investigation

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — A recent rash of commercial break-ins in Newtown Borough are under investigation by local police.

On three separate occasions, someone has broken into stores in the business district by climbing through first-floor windows in the middle of the night, police said.

Borough police issued a "be on the lookout" warning after a tall man in a hooded jacket was seen fleeing the store during the most recent reported incident, which was at 1 a.m. on Jan. 23.

That break-in occurred at a store on S. State Street, police said.

Police have not released the names of the stores targeted, citing an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information should contact the authorities in Newtown Borough at 215-860-7835.