Published: October 14, 2009 11:07 pm      

10/15/09 - Burglars hit two North End dwellings

CUMBERLAND — Rear doors were forced to gain entry Tuesday into a Shriver Avenue residence in the 500 block and a Pulaski Street residence in the 300 block, Cumberland Police said.

The burglary of the Shriver Avenue residence was discovered at about 2:40 p.m.

A Samsung flat-screen television and a Samsung camcorder were reported stolen, police said.

At the Pulaski Street residence — located a short distance from Shriver Avenue — a quantity of copper was reported stolen. The burglary was discovered at about 7 p.m., police said.

Both crime scenes were processed for collection of possible evidence.

Anyone with information on either crime may call Cumberland Police at (301) 777-1600.

Anonymous information that may lead to a reward of up to $1,500 may be provided to Allegany & Mineral Counties Crime Solvers at (301) 722-4300. Callers may remain anonymous and do not have to appear in court.