Blacksburg Police Investigating Two Burglaries
Update: Since Saturday’s initial report, numerous leads have been generated with two additional burglaries having been reported to the Blacksburg Police Department. Detectives continue to investigate every lead and are working to determine if these incidents are connected. In addition, uniformed patrols have been added to the apartment complexes and neighborhoods in town.
The community is cautioned not to draw conclusions on any crime based on unofficial sources of information, including social media. Additional information will be released at a later date and time.
If you have any information about these crimes please contact the Blacksburg Police Department at (540) 443-1400 or you can remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at (540) 961-1819 or emailing CIU@blacksburg.gov.
Blacksburg Police would like to remind everyone to lock their doors and windows of their residences while they are away; and to also secure their vehicles while not in use. If you observe any suspicious activity at any time please report it to the Police by dialing 911 or calling the New River Valley Communications Center at (540) 382-4343.
**ORIGINAL POST: On Friday, January 22, 2021 Blacksburg Police responded to the 400 block of E. Roanoke St. for a breaking and entering of an occupied residence that occurred in the early morning hours of January 22nd. The suspect is described as a college aged white male wearing dark clothing and face covering.
On Saturday, January 23, 2021 Blacksburg Police responded to the 500 block of Sunridge Dr. for a breaking and entering of an occupied residence that occurred in the early morning hours of January 23rd.
Several items were taken during these incidents.
If you have any information about these crimes please contact the Blacksburg Police Department at (540) 443-1400 or you can remain anonymous by calling the Blacksburg Police Tip Line at (540) 961-1819.
Blacksburg Police would like to remind everyone to lock their doors and windows of their residences while they are away; and to also secure their vehicles while not in use. If you observe any suspicious activity at any time please report it to the Police by dialing 911 or calling the New River Valley Communications Center at (540) 382-4343.
