According to police reports, a burglary was reported at the Wheelock Village Store in Wheelock, Vermont, on December 13, 2025, around 5:32 a.m. The Vermont State Police responded to the scene and discovered that the store’s front door had been forcibly opened with a crowbar, resulting in missing merchandise and cash.
Surveillance footage revealed that an unidentified individual, dressed in all black, gained entry to the store at approximately 2:56 a.m. and left around 3:20 a.m. Authorities have not yet determined the suspect’s age or residence. Images of the suspect are being circulated in hopes of gathering information from the public.
Police are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111 or to submit an anonymous tip via their website.
As the investigation continues, no charges have yet been filed, and the identity of the suspect remains unknown. The legal process is ongoing, and any subsequent developments will be communicated as they arise.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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