PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Police are investigating a variety of thefts that were reported over the last week, including several car burglaries during a local school sporting event.
A posting on the Presque Isle Police Department’s Facebook page last Wednesday indicated “numerous car burglaries occurred during the soccer game this evening at the Presque Isle Middle School.” The school is located on Skyway Drive.
Police asked anyone who believed their vehicle may have been involved to contact the PIPD. Anyone with information “to aid in apprehending the individual(s) responsible for these burglaries” is also asked to call 764-4476.
The department is also investigating another case involving a car burglary at a school. Around 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, a woman reported her purse was stolen from her unlocked car when she dropped her daughter off at Pine Street Elementary School.
Motorists are reminded to keep cars locked and valuables out of sight when vehicles are unattended. With the holidays almost here, criminals readily take advantage of shoppers being too distracted to hide valuables and lock cars. One of the safest places to secure valuables is the car’s trunk, where belongings aren’t visible.
Shoplifting reported
Officers are also investigating two shoplifting incidents at Main Street businesses – one on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Freshies On The Run and the other on Saturday, Nov. 8, at Walmart.
The Freshies case is closed until more information is obtained.
Walmart officials contacted the PIPD around 10:07 p.m. on Saturday reporting a retail theft of merchandise earlier in the day totaling $397.93. Officer Kevin Reed was assigned and found that Richard Daigle, 50, of Caribou, had stolen a pair of boots and returned them for a refund. Then Daigle reportedly stole an Ion video camera.
Reed contacted the Caribou Police Department but officials there advised they were uncertain where Daigle was living. When located, Daigle will be charged with theft.
