The crimes appear to be tied to regional string of retail burglaries
From the Yates County Sheriff,
The Yates County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two burglaries that occurred in the overnight/early morning hours at two separate businesses in the recent past in the Town of Jerusalem, Yates County, New York. These break-ins appear to be part of a larger investigation with multiple jurisdictions involved. The investigation in on-going at this time. We ask anyone with information regarding these burglaries to contact investigators at the Sheriff’s Office by calling 315-536-4438.

We also ask citizens in the Branchport area for their assistance in reporting any suspicious activity they observe by calling 315-536-4438 or 911 if it is an emergency 24 hours a day.
DATE AND TIME: 01/28/2024 and 02/22/2024
LOCATION: 2862 Guyanoga Road and 3745 Italy Hill Road, Town of Jerusalem, Yates County, NY