Officers from the Blacksburg Police Department are investigating a pair of recent burglaries that occurred at occupied residences.
On Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, officers responded to the 400 block of E. Roanoke St. for a breaking-and-entering of an occupied residence in the early morning hours. The suspect in the investigation is described as a college-aged white male wearing dark clothing and a face covering.
Blacksburg police are also investigating the separate breaking-and-entering of an occupied residence that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in the early morning hours in the 500 block of Sunridge Drive.
Several items were taken during these incidents.
Anyone with information about either crime is urged to contact the Blacksburg Police Department at 540-443-1400. You can remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at 540-961-1819.
Blacksburg police mind everyone to lock the doors and windows of their residences while they are away and to secure their vehicles while not in use. Anyone observing any suspicious activity at any time should report it to the police by dialing 911 or by calling the New River Valley Communications Center at (540) 382-4343.
