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Sunbury Police Report Rise in Thefts from New Builds, Review Speed‑sign Data; One Patrol Tahoe in Repairs
Summary
Police Chief Rob Howard told council July calls for service increased and noted a rise in thefts from homes under construction; radar sign data showed anomalous max speeds due to combining errors; one patrol Tahoe received an engine replacement under warranty and another vehicle will be repaired via insurance following a crash.
Sunbury Police Chief Rob Howard told the City Council on Aug. 6 that the department has seen increased calls for service and a recent uptick in thefts from houses under construction, and he reviewed traffic‑speed data collected by radar signs.
Howard said construction‑site thefts typically involve thieves removing wiring and other materials from newly built homes, and the department has asked builders to secure sites: “They’re leaving these homes unlocked… so we have to get back in touch with them and have them secure…
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