According to police, officers responded to a reported burglary in progress in an area of ​​the Hudson Valley.

Most people would consider the town of East Fishkill/Hopewell Junction in Dutchess County to be a fairly safe area. Lots of families currently live here in East Fishkill/Hopewell Junction and it’s been an area that has been growing for quite some time. Cities are commonly recommended for people who want to live in an area where they can have that white picket fence/small town feel. Not only does it feel like small town living in East Fishkill/Hopewell Junction, but you’re not that far from the larger/popular areas of the Hudson Valley like Fishkill, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and Rhinebeck.

Unfortunately, crime can happen anywhere, even in the safest places where you least expect it.

What incident did East Fishkill Township Police have to respond to recently?

According to East Fishkill Police, officers responded around 8:40 pm on October 25th to a burglary in progress on Spy Glass Hill. Police say when they arrived they spoke with the homeowner who reported that (2) two unknown subjects (wearing all black) entered his residence. This is where it gets pretty scary…the homeowner was home at the time and upon discovering the break-in they confronted the subjects causing them to flee the scene on foot.

Fortunately, the homeowner was not injured during the incident and no injuries were reported as a result. That is something to be thankful for and the only positive thing to come out of this scary incident.

According to police, they conducted a thorough search of the area (including the use of K-9s and a drone), but the suspects remain at large. This investigation is ongoing and police are asking residents in the area to be vigilant and report it. any suspicious persons or vehicles in the vicinity that may assist the investigation.

The East Fishkill Township Police said they will provide more details as they become available. We also can’t say it enough….a big thank you to the East Fishkill Police for helping us with this terrible incident and keeping us all safe here. We will also keep you posted and provide updates on this case as we learn more.

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