August 25, 2025
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Quiet Neighborhood Rattled by Daylight Burglary

A daylight burglary at Batess Pharmacy on Third Close has left local residents shaken, prompting calls for increased safety measures in the community. Police are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to come forward.

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Batess Pharmacy on Third Close where the burglary took place. Photo by Steve Pancrate on Unsplash
In a shocking turn of events, residents of Third Close were left in disbelief after a daylight burglary occurred on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place at approximately 2:30 PM when two suspects entered Batess Pharmacy, located at the corner of the street, and made off with a significant amount of cash and prescription medication. According to witnesses, the suspects appeared calm as they entered the store, but it quickly became clear that their intentions were criminal. "I thought they were just regular customers at first," said William Morrison, 75, who was outside enjoying the warm afternoon sun. Morrison, known for his quiet demeanor, expressed his concern for the safety of the community. "It’s unsettling to think that something like this could happen here. We always felt safe in our little corner of the world." Store employees reported that the suspects threatened staff before fleeing in a stolen vehicle, leaving behind a shaken but unharmed group of workers. Local law enforcement was on the scene shortly after the alarm was raised, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses in hopes of tracking down the culprits. Detective Sarah Jacobs, who is leading the investigation, urged residents to remain vigilant. "We are doing everything we can to resolve this matter swiftly. We encourage anyone with information to come forward, no matter how insignificant it may seem," she stated during a press briefing. Many residents, including Morrison, are rallying for increased security measures, fearing that this incident may not be an isolated one. "We need to look out for each other now more than ever, especially with something like this happening so close to home," Morrison added, echoing the sentiments of his fellow neighbors. As the investigation unfolds, residents are left to grapple with the fact that their peaceful neighborhood has been disrupted by crime, prompting discussions about safety and community cohesion in the wake of the incident.
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