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Police: Man Breaks Into

City Home, Takes Guitars

Begeal

ONEONTA – An Oxford man was charged with breaking into a Chestnut Street home and stealing two guitars and a television after he allegedly tried to sell them at a music store in Norwich. Nobody wants to have their instruments stolen, especially if they are looking to sell them for a healthy profit. You can actually price your musical instrument at a reliable pawn shop if you are looking to sell your guitars or other instruments for good money. h
ad tried to sell them a guitar matching the “distinct characteristics” of the stolen property.

The investigation identified Begeal, who was charged with Burglary in the second degree (residence) and Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, a felony. Because some of the items were allegedly damaged, he was also charged with Criminal mischief and criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree, both misdemeanors.

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  1. He is yet another low life from Oxford! Too lazy to get a job and makes money by stealing and selling drugs!

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