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Police arrest second suspect in Sherwin-Williams burglary

By Howard B. Owens

A second suspect has been arrested in the June 1 burglary of the Sherwin-Williams paint store on Liberty Street, Batavia.

Michael J. Elmore, 22, of 130 Bank St., Batavia, is charged with third-degree burglary. He is accused of participating in the break-in and entering the story during the burglary.

Earlier this month, a former employee, who worked at the store at the time, was accused of supplying a key to the theives to help them with the burglary.

Rebecca G. Morse, 21, of 130 Bank St., Batavia, is charged with burglary, 3rd. She allegedly received a portion of the proceeds from the burglary.

Elmore was jailed on $10,000 bail.

The investigation is continuing.

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Douglas G. Goodwin Jr., of 130 Bank St., Batavia, is charged with offering a false instrument, 2nd, grand larceny, 4th, and criminal mischief, 3rd. Goodwin is accused of entering an apartment and stealing a hot water tank, gas and water lines and other items. Goodwin was jailed on $10,000 bail.

sounds like 130 Bank st is a house of thieves...

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