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Northampton police seek help identifying suspects in $50,000 theft from Yes Computers

Published: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 11:18 AM     Updated: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 5:19 PM

 By Fred Contrada, The Republican 
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Michael S. Gordon / The Republican04.19.2011 | NORTHAMPTON - The exterior of Yes Computers on Pleasant Street.

NORTHAMPTON – Police are asking the public for help identifying two men who broke into Yes Computers on Pleasant Street Sunday, stealing $50,000 worth of electronics.

According to police Capt. Scott Savino, officers responded to an alarm from the 196 Pleasant St. store at 10:40 p.m. Sunday to find the rear door open. There were pry marks on the door and two broken deadbolts, Savino said. Police found a large plastic bag on the ground near the door. They also observed footprints and tire marks nearby.

Upon investigation, police discovered more than 70 laptops had been stolen, along with some iPods and iPod touch computers. They estimate the value of the stolen goods at $50,000.

A video shows two men in masks and black clothing entering the store. One has a pry bar and trash bags, the other a dent-puller commonly used to force open locked doors, Savino said.

One of the men also appears to talk into a portable radio hanging from his neck, Savino said, indicating that he was communicating with another person perhaps watching outside for police. The men leave the camera frame, at which time police believe they cut the alarm wires.

Savino said Northampton police have identified similar break-ins of computer stores in New Hampshire and Vermont. The incident is under investigation. Meanwhile, police are circulating the surveillance video in the hope that someone will recognize and identify one or both of the thieves.

Anyone with information about the theft can call the Northampton Police Department at 413-587-1100.

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