York Town News
Burglary investigation continues
By Larry Favinger
YORK- The York Police Department is continuing a 10-day-old investigation into a burglary of $30,000 worth of items from Essence of Time Antiques on Route 1 in Cape Neddick.As of Monday afternoon, however, few additional details had been released in the case.
The theft was reported shortly after 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, by the shop's owner, Dena Flanagan.
The break took place sometime between 6 p.m. that Friday and when the owner arrived Saturday morning. Police have estimated the value of the items taken at about $30,000.
Missing items include a Masonic ornamental sword valued at $120, four jack knives valued at $175 each, a deco band diamond ring with an estimated value of $2,500, a Tiffany diamond ring valued at $3,000, a platinum wedding band valued at $750, three men's gold rings valued at $300, 17 women's gold rings valued at $500 each, a man's fancy crown onyx worth $500 and a women's opal with a floral design valued at $750.
The store's cash draw was also emptied of about $50, according to police reports.
Police said a window was broken to gain entry and an electrical meter box on the property was destroyed. The value of those items was set at $100.
Flanagan told police the front door of the shop was unlocked when she arrived Saturday morning, there was no power to the building and the phone was also out.
Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to contact the York Police Department at 363-4444.
