VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 26B3006060
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Arel
STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 442-5421
DATE/TIME: November 12, 2026 | 0245 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Stewart’s Shop, Pownal, VT
VIOLATION:
- Burglary
- Unlawful Mischief
ACCUSED: Under Investigation
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On November 12, 2026, the Vermont State Police were notified of a burglary alarm at the Stewart’s Shop located at 7594 US Route 7 in the Town of Pownal, VT. Investigation revealed that at approximately 0245 hours an individual used a device to smash a window. The individual was seen wearing black and white sneakers, grey pants, a black sweatshirt with a white design on the back, and a white baseball cap.
If anyone has information the incident, please contact the Vermont State Police Shaftsbury at (802) 442-5421 and ask to speak with Trooper Arel. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
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Trooper Michael Arel
Vermont State Police
“B” Troop – Shaftsbury
96 Airport Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-5421
