ALERT: Major Neighborhood Crime

The 1745 Curtis home at 2134 Elm Street (otherwise known as the "leaning house" -- the red house on the southeast corner of Elm and Broad) was broken into Friday night (11/28-29). Virtually everything portable item of value was stolen: heirloom jewelry from three generations of Nancy Monk's family, more than $10,000 worth of musical instruments and many electronic items including computers, and XBox 360, cell phones, modems, a DVD plater, games, DVDs and more.

The thieves apparently knew that owners Nancy Monk and Michael Bingham were out of town, because they took their time ransacking the home, going through every drawer of every desk and bureau in the house. Entry was apparently gained by breaking down the back door.

The crime was discovered when the owners returned home about 1 p.m. Saturday.

The Bingham-Monks are offering a reward for information leading to recovery of the missing items or the apprehension of those who committed the crime.

The Elm Street crime follows close on the heels on previous attempted break-ins in the neighborhood (see previous posts below).

If you have any information about this crime please call Michael Bingham or Nancy Monk at 378-7725.