Troy man arrested after burglary investigation

BRUNSWICK, NY (NEWS10) — A Troy man was arrested following several burglary investigations, New York State Police said. Michael Monge, 40, faces a number of charges in connection with those incidents.

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• Two counts of third-degree burglary
• Third degree grand theft
• Second degree property damage
• Attempted third degree grand theft
• Grand theft in the fourth degree
• Two counts of fourth-degree criminal damage
• Petty theft

This arrest and this charge are the result of a series of investigations in March and April. All incidents occurred in the City of Brunswick.

Police reported receiving a report of a burglary at a business on Hoosick Road on March 11. Monge is believed to have broken into the business, caused property damage, and burglarized the night before.

Also on March 11, police responded to Aldi in Brunswick where a previous theft had been reported. Police said their investigation revealed that Monge had entered the store the night before and stolen merchandise.

It is alleged that on March 14 and April 15, Monge entered the Brunswick Walmart and attempted to destroy several anti-theft devices. He was allegedly unsuccessful, but the devices were damaged.

Police said they received a report that a business on Hoosick Road had been burglarized on April 27. Monge allegedly entered the building early that morning, damaged it and attempted to break into the business.

Monge was being held at the Albany County Correctional Facility on similar but unrelated charges when he was transported to the State Police for processing of the above charges. He was arraigned in Brunswick Municipal Court and returned to the Albany County Correctional Facility.