WESTMORE, VT — Vermont State Police are investigating an attempted burglary at the Willoughby Lake Store that occurred early Sunday morning.
Troopers responded to the store at 2003 Vermont Route 5A at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2026, after receiving a report of a possible burglary.
The store owner provided surveillance footage to investigators.
The footage shows what appears to be a blue Subaru Outback pulling onto the shoulder of the roadway near the store at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Two males exited the vehicle and attempted to break into the store by using a crowbar and smashing the front door window, according to police.
Their attempts were unsuccessful.
At approximately 4:32 a.m., both males returned to the vehicle and left the scene.
One male was observed wearing loosely fit blue jeans, tan Timberland-like boots, a face cover and a dark colored hoodie.
The other male was seen wearing black pants, a red and black jacket, a face cover and brown work boots.
Police are investigating charges of unlawful trespass, unlawful mischief and possession of burglar tools.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Tpr. Handy at [email protected], call 802-334-8881, or leave an anonymous tip online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
