PROCTOR — Vermont State Police are investigating a series of vehicle thefts that occurred early in the morning on Dec. 31.
According to police, they were alerted to a motor vehicle theft at 30 West St. around 4:30 a.m. The vehicle’s owner, Richard Bathalon, 57, of Proctor, discovered his vehicle missing.
Earlier in the night, around 2:45 a.m., two individuals dressed in black were spotted walking up and down driveways near Park Street and Chatterton Park.
Despite a search, troopers were unable to find the suspects.
Later that morning, the stolen vehicle was found at 7:25 a.m. in the parking lot of 77 Grove St. in Rutland City.
The vehicle was processed for evidence and returned to Bathalon.
At 9 a.m., another report came in from Mary Brough, 68, of Proctor, of an attempted vehicle theft at 4 School St. Due to the proximity and timing of the incidents, authorities suspect the crimes are connected.
The Vermont State Police is requesting that anyone with information contact the Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.
