Weekly Safety Report: Burglaries, Crime Surge, and Scam Targeting Elderly in Ithaca, New York

Multiple burglaries and criminal activities have been reported in Ithaca, New York. The incidents include a burglary in progress on Highland Place, another burglary in the college town area, a murder and attempted murder on West Buffalo Street, and a shootout on West Seneca Street. Cornell University's police department is also investigating a burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive. An Uber driver in Ithaca alerted the police about a possible scam targeting an elderly couple. These incidents have raised concerns among the community, leading to demands for increased police presence.

Ithaca Police respond to multiple burglaries

NewsChannel 3612-24-2023

A burglary in progress was reported on Highland Place. The suspect, described as a black male, was last seen wearing a dark-colored hoodie, a dark-colored knit cap, and a black mask. He has a black mustache and a flower tattoo on his right hand. It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for another burglary in the college town area.

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Ithaca 's Crime Surge : Balancing Technology and Community in the Fight for Safety

New York News12-26-2023

Crime rates have surged in Ithaca, causing unease among the townsfolk. A murder and an attempted murder occurred on West Buffalo Street, along with a shootout on West Seneca Street. The community has demanded a stronger police presence, leading to the installation of 20 license plate-reading cameras.

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Cornell PD investigating burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive

whcuradio.com12-27-2023

Cornell University's police department is investigating a burglary on Mary Ann Wood Drive. The burglary took place between 1 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. The suspect entered through an unlocked window, and no one was home at the time. A description of the suspect is currently unavailable.

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Alert Uber driver tips off police to scam in progress on elderly Ithaca couple

14850.com12-26-2023

An attentive Uber driver in Ithaca suspected that an elderly couple requesting a package delivery containing a large amount of money were victims of a scam. The driver alerted the police before driving to the intended destination in the Syracuse area. The New York State Police are investigating the incident as a possible scam.

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