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Police in Greater Portland area look to identify suspects in commercial burglary spree

Photo: South Portland Police


South Portland police say they’re working with other departments in the area to identify suspects in a series of commercial burglaries.

The South Portland Police Department said Tuesday they’re investigating a recent rash of burglaries in the Greater Portland area, including in Westbrook, South Portland, and Portland. One group that has been identified appears to force entry into the business during the early morning hours, police said.

Specific locations, methods of entry, and items stolen during these burglaries are being withheld at this time for investigative purposes; however those pictured are suspects in at least one burglary in each city.

Police released these photos today, asking for help identifying the people in them. Anyone with information is being urged to contact police.

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