When it comes to the recent attempted break-in of one Main Street business and the actual break-in of another, there’s some good news and some bad news. The news pertains to the late April incidents at Rite Aid and Bridgeport Physical Therapy.

 

The bad news is that Lt. Detective Gary Weaver of the Bridgeport Police Department says there has not been an arrest or arrests made in the case. The good news is that there was evidence left at the scene of the crime that could help police find a suspect or suspects.

 

“We have sent evidence to the police lab,” said Weaver. “We’re awaiting the results of testing done on the evidence to see if we get any results.”

 

The lab in question is the West Virginia State Police lab in Charleston, which is often burdened with a heavy case load. Because of that, Weaver said he didn’t have a time frame when the department expected to get back results from the evidence that was submitted.

 

As for what type of evidence, Weaver said that information can’t be released. The reason is that the investigation into the case is ongoing.

 

Outside of that, Weaver added that there is “nothing new to report.”

 

Bridgeport Police Chief John Walker confirmed earlier this month that the incident took place sometime between 9 p.m. Saturday April 29 and 7:30 a.m. Sunday April 30. It is unknown if one individual or more than one was involved.

 

The initial call came in for a broken window at Rite Aid. Walker said entry there was attempted, but not successful. Eventually, the party responsible for the Rite Aid situation walked around the back of the complex and broken into Bridgeport Physical Therapy.

 

Walker said whoever broke in appeared to sweep the building. Four Apple computers were stolen from the building, Walker said.

 

No additional information has been released, but the public can assist if they believe they have information. Walker believes the computers will likely be put up for sale and if anyone has had an Apple computer attempted to be sold to them they can also contact police. Anyone that may have information is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Department at 304-842-8260.

 

Editor's Note: Top photo shows Lt. Detective Gary Weaver, while bottom picture shows the boarded up window that was busted in an attempt to enter the store.