Break-In Reported in Westhampton; Police Seek Public's Help

Southampton Police are reporting that someone forced their way into a home on Summit Boulevard in Westhampton by breaking through a window on September 2 between 4:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m.

The 70-year-old homeowner, a retired chef, told police the burglar went through his home's four bedrooms, throwing clothing on the floor and stealing cash, jewelry and collectors’ coins. The chef said items taken included $450 cash, $5,000 in collectors’ coins, two diamonds rings valued together at $10,000, a $1,050 jade bracelet, and a $1,500 jade ring.

Police believe the burglar left the house through the front door and carried the stolen items away in two stolen pillowcases and a black suitcase.

Police say neighbors did not notice anything suspicious.

Police fingerprinted the rear window of the home for leads and are actively investigating the case. Police are asking anyone with information to call Southampton Police's crime tips hotline at 728-3454 or e-mail them at Crimetips@southamptontownny.gov.