Breaking News: Nanticoke, Newport police investigating stained glass thefts 3:05 p.m.

By Bob Kalinowski

Staff Writer

Published: Monday, February 9, 2009 3:05 PM EST

Police are investigating a rash of burglaries in Nanticoke City and Newport Township involving the theft of stained glass windows.

At least 10 properties, mostly vacant homes that are for sale, have been targeted since Jan. 31, police in both municipalities say.

In most cases, burglars have forced entry into the home and busted the window frames to take the stained glass windows.

Homes targeted in Nanticoke were on East Church Street, South Prospect Street, and East Green Street. Properties burglarized in Newport Township were on Coal Street, and East and West Main Street in Glen Lyon, as well as Old Newport Street in Sheatown.

Investigators are asking residents with houses for sale and realty companies to check their properties.

Anyone with information is asked to call Nanticoke police at 735-2200 or Newport Township police at 735-2000.

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