Troopers Investigate String Of Break-Ins In Eastern Berks

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State police at Reading are investigating a rash of burglaries in eight townships they cover in eastern Berks County.

In recent weeks there have been burglaries in Alsace, Ruscombmanor, Earl, Oley, Rockland, Pike, District and Hereford townships, Trooper David C. Beohm said.

Some occurred during daylight hours.

“People can help us by paying attention to their neighbors’ properties,” Beohm said.  “If they see a strange car in a neighbor’s driveway, give us a call and we’ll go out and check it out.

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Rockland Family Finds Gator In Backyard Pond

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Robert J. Hipp was enjoying his backyard fish pond Friday when he noticed something floating on the surface.

“It looked like an alligator and I thought maybe someone was playing a trick on me and put a plastic alligator in the pond,” Hipp said. “When I reached for it, it went underwater and I knew it was real.”

Upon closer inspection, Hipp said, he saw a 3-foot-long American alligator enjoying a swim. But the gator was also feasting on fish and frogs in the pond.

“We have koi in the pond and usually have a net over it because the blue herons will swoop down and take the fish,” Hipp said. “Herons can clean out a pond in no time.”

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