Man Arrested Tuesday May Be Connected to Other Batavia-Area Burglaries
Police in Batavia say a New Year's Day burglary arrest may be connected with a series of recent residential burglaries in the city of Batavia.
Police arrested 19-year old Francis Smith on Tuesday afternoon.
Police were notified about a possible burglary in progress at a Washington Avenue home. Officers surrounded the home and located Smith inside.
He is charged with second degree burglary.
The investigation into the other burglaries is continuing.