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Potsdam man accused of breaking into animal shelter, trying to leave with dogs

Posted 1/2/24

POTSDAM — A Potsdam man was charged with burglary after Potsdam police responded to a burglar alarm at Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave., according to village police.

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Potsdam man accused of breaking into animal shelter, trying to leave with dogs

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POTSDAM — A Potsdam man was charged with burglary after Potsdam police responded to a burglar alarm at Potsdam Humane Society, 17 Madrid Ave., according to village police.

Police responded early Jan. 1 to the animal shelter and reportedly saw a man leaving the area with two dogs, offices said.

Police said they charged 38-year old Gabriel J. Lafleur with third-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief.

Lafleur allegedly broke into the humane society and damaged property inside.

He was cited and released, police said.