Woodstock Police say at least three cars were broken into on High Street in the Village last night. Owners of the vehicles came out of their homes this morning to find electronics , wallets, cash, and some medications missing. No damage was reported to the vehicles.
Woodstock Police Chief Robbie Blish says all the car owners reported they had left their doors unlocked. As a result of this incident, Blish reminds Village residents to lock their cars to help prevent what he calls “A crime of opportunity.”
Police do not have a suspect for the thefts and it’s only known that they occurred during the overnight hours. Blish says a police officer may have had contact with an individual related to the break-ins. However, he says the case is still under investigation.
One break-in theft victim had a wallet, medication and a library book stolen from their car. The prescription bottle was returned to a Woodstock pharmacy this morning by someone who had found it empty on the Village Green. The victim learned — after reporting it stolen – that the library book has been returned to the library.
It’s not known if the thief or thieves have a higher respect (or fear) of librarians than of law enforcement and returned the book or if a Good Samaritan found the book on the Green and placed it in the drop-in bin.
Julia Carlisle
Woodstock Early Bird 