POUGHKEEPSIE - City of Poughkeepsie Police received two reports this past weekend of thefts of copper gutter downspouts from occupied residences in the Bancroft section of the Upper South Area.

The thefts, which took place in the area of St. John’s Parkway and Seaman Road, were reported in the morning on Saturday, June 28.

Anyone with information concerning these incidents is asked to call city police at (845) 451-4000 or the Tip Line at (845) 451-7577.  

Residents are reminded to be alert for suspicious persons or activities in their neighborhoods and to report any such activities to the police department.