Saratoga Springs police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted on a burglary charge. Officers say Joshua Leary is wanted on a warrant for third-degree burglary and are seeking any information about his contact details or whereabouts.
The request for information comes from the Saratoga Springs Police Department, as reported by Newport Dispatch. According to police, Leary is wanted specifically in connection with the third-degree burglary warrant, though the department has not released further details about the case.
What Third-Degree Burglary Means Under New York Law
New York Penal Law § 140.20 defines burglary in the third degree as knowingly entering or remaining unlawfully in a building with the intent to commit a crime inside, according to the New York State Senate. The statute lays out the legal elements of the charge, though it does not speak to the specifics of any individual case, including this one.
Police have not disclosed when or where the alleged burglary took place, nor have they released a description of Leary. What is public is the department's request: anyone with information on his contact information or whereabouts is urged to come forward.
How to Submit a Tip
Saratoga Springs police are accepting tips through two phone lines. The department's tips line can be reached at 518-584-8477, while its general dispatch number is 518-584-1800. Police say tips can also be submitted by email at [email protected].
