HPO is burglarized over weekend

Posted on Oct 31 2017

The Historical Preservation Office was burglarized over the weekend, resulting in the loss of one of the office’s vehicles and more.

Department of Community and Cultural Affairs Secretary Robert Hunter related the incident in a posting on Facebook.

According to Hunter’s post, the burglars managed to get past the office’s steel gate and were able to pry a metal window set that was three feet deep in concrete to allow them access into the office.

The burglars managed to get away with one of the vehicles belonging to the office and loaded the vehicle with bush cutters, chainsaws, and more.

The burglars also ransacked the office destroying many of the office’s means of security like doors, drawers, and security cameras.

According to Hunter, damages are still being assessed and the perpetrator has yet to be caught.

Individuals who may have any information on the whereabouts of the missing vehicle or stolen items that may lead to the perpetrator may call the HPO at 664-2120 or the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs at 664-2584.

Kimberly Bautista Esmores | Reporter

Kimberly Bautista Esmores has covered a wide range of news beats, including the community, housing, crime, and more. She now covers sports for the Saipan Tribune. Contact her at kimberly_bautista@saipantribune.com.

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