Burglaries under investigation

POUGHKEEPSIE -- City of Poughkeepsie Police are investigating several burglaries in the Lower Main Street section of the city that may be related.

Two attempted burglaries took place at the same address on South Clover Street, one on March 20 and one on March 27, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, medium build, short hair, clean shaven, 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds.

This description is similar to an unknown suspect in a burglary in progress on North Clover Street that took place on February 8 at approximately 5:40 p.m. That suspect was also described as being in his mid-20s.

A neighbor witnessed an individual matching the same description knocking on the door of another residence that was burglarized on March 26 on Davies Place. That burglary took place between 8:40 a.m. and 6:50 p.m.

Police are also investigating a burglary on Washington Street that took place at 3:30 a.m. on April 2. The victim awoke to find a man in his room. The suspect, who is described as white male, 5 feet, 10 inches tall, 180 pounds, with short hair, fled north on Washington Street after a brief struggle with the victim.

Anyone with any information concerning these incidents, or anyone observing suspicious persons or activities, is urged to call city police at (845) 451-4000 or the Tip Line at (845) 451-7577.