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A Huff Avenue resident reported two ATVs stolen from a shed on his property at 10:10 p.m. on June 25.
The resident notified the police again a day later after seeing tire marks and mud by a neighbor’s house. Police said it was unrelated and they are still investigating.
The total estimated value of stolen ATVs is $10,000.
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A 16-year-old Manville boy and Timothy Jones, 28, of North Sixth Avenue were charged with burglary and theft at 12:15 a.m. on June 25.
The charges came after a witness reported seeing two males wearing all black clothing while breaking into the Hillview Market and leaving on foot.
Police said the pair was later taken into custody at their residences and police recovered eight packs of cigarettes and about 20 cigars. The owner of Hillview Market is still taking inventory of his store.
The 16-year-old was released to his mother and Mr. Jones was taken to Somerset County Jail. His bail was set at $20,000.
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Daren Philhower, 36, whose last known residence was in Somerville, was charged with attempted theft at 4:40 p.m. on June 21 outside of Wal-Mart on North Main Street.
Mr. Philhower allegedly tried to snatch a woman’s purse as she was walking out of Wal-Mart but was not able to grab it after the woman grabbed hold of her purse and shunned him off, police said.
Mr. Philhower was transported to headquarters and processed.