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Oct 18, 2024

Water pump theft at Alburg camp under investigation - Newport Dispatch

ALBURG — The Vermont State Police are investigating after Shauna Clifford, 56, of St. Johnsbury reported a break-in at her camp on Pumphouse Lane S where a water pump, filter system, and pressure tank

ALBURG — The Vermont State Police are investigating after Shauna Clifford, 56, of St. Johnsbury reported a break-in at her camp on Pumphouse Lane S where a water pump, filter system, and pressure tank were stolen.

Clifford discovered the theft on Oct. 12 at 9:31 a.m. and immediately contacted the authorities.

The incident is believed to have occurred on the evening of Oct. 2 when suspicious activity was caught on a neighboring camp’s camera system.

The footage showed an individual with a flashlight near the property at around 9:04 p.m. Minutes later, at approximately 9:11 p.m., a dark-colored SUV, possibly a newer model Dodge Durango, was seen approaching and then leaving the property at 9:13 p.m.

The suspect’s description could not be determined from the video.

State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual or vehicle involved in the crime.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Trooper Martin at the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 or submit an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.

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