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Burglar removes air conditioner to break into home

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a burglary after a suspect removed the victim's AC to break into her home.

On July 22, around 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a reported burglary on Hickory Street in Wilkes-Barre.

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Police said the victim claimed that sometime overnight, a suspect had entered her residence by removing an air conditioner from the first-floor window.

The victim reported that the suspect stole her Rolex watch worth $10,000, and no other items were reported missing.

The investigation is ongoing.