Deputies investigate burglaries of gas station in Madrid, restaurant in Morley

The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department seeks the public's help identifying people who burglarized businesses on Tuesday night in Madrid and Morley.

"It looks like it's at least two individuals," said Sheriff Kevin M. Wells. "We're looking to curtail these burglaries before other businesses are hit."

Mr. Wells said Wayne's Gas Station, Route 310, Madrid, and The Longbranch Restaurant, county routes 14 and 27, Morley, were burglarized.

The Sheriff's Department is circulating surveillance photos showing masked people inside the gas station near its front counter. The time signature on the images show they were recorded shortly after 2 a.m. The photos can be viewed at www.watertowndailytimes.com.

Mr. Wells said items were stolen from both businesses, but did not place a value on them. He also declined to say how the suspects entered the buildings.

"We welcome anything we can get back from the public in regard to vehicle descriptions, who these subjects possibly are, any other information," he said.

Mr. Wells asks that anyone with information call 379-2222. Tips also may be left at 1 (800) 287-3784.