We heard from MyRye.com readers (our best source – keep that info coming!) about a home invasion on Forest Avenue over the weekend.
MyRye.com ask the Rye PD, and here is what we have for you so far. If you have more information, please let us know. And we have asked Rye PD to keep MyRye.com (and you!) in the loop on any developments.
From Rye PD:
"On Saturday Oct. 16th at approx 0145hrs the resident of 856 Forest Ave, Rye NY reported that he was the victim of a Burglary / Robbery at his home.
If you would like any additional details you are free to come in and review the incident report in the same manner as all other representatives of the news media.
The case is actively being investigated so we have no additional comment beyond the incident report.
There does not appear to be any danger to the community at large.
Joseph A. Verille III
Detective Lieutenant"
I as many Rye residents want to know what and how this effects our safety however it is not appropriate that you post this families address especially with out police consent. How would you feel if you were these people. What a better story would be is to notify Rye residents that there was a break in and they should be aware not to allow people into their homes. To call police if an unknown person knocks on the door. This is a small town you are not witness news respect your neighbors!
Jay I wish you had omitted the specific address from that official report. Lohud did and while all of us living in that part of town saw the multi-hour investigation in progress I wish the world at large didn’t know the exact location.
Ted, you’re probably right about printing the address, but what harm do you think might happen now that the address is public?
The address was unnecessary to the import of the report AC.
Some might feel this akin to double victimization. Specifically the homeowner.
I think an old editor’s adage holds true here – the proper role of journalist is to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.