Mattawamkeag Man Charged in Milford Business Burglary

Authorities say thousands in tools and parts were stolen before the suspect was caught.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:19pm

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An extreme close-up of a collection of tools and mechanical parts, their surfaces and textures dramatically illuminated by a harsh camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the evidence gathered in a burglary investigation.A recent wave of targeted break-ins at small businesses in Milford has exposed the vulnerability of local enterprises to property crimes.Mattawamkeag Today

A 53-year-old man from Mattawamkeag, Maine has been charged with burglary and criminal trespassing in connection with a break-in at a Milford business, where thousands of dollars worth of tools and mechanical parts were reported stolen. Police located the suspect, Travis Gerry, and recovered the stolen items after searching his storage unit with his consent.

Why it matters

Burglaries of local businesses can have a significant impact on the community, disrupting operations, causing financial losses, and eroding a sense of safety. This case highlights the importance of vigilant law enforcement and cooperation between businesses and authorities to address property crimes.

The details

According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, the burglary was reported on April 2, 2026, after a deputy assigned to Milford received a complaint from a local business. Investigators determined that thousands of dollars worth of tools and mechanical parts had been stolen. The evidence pointed to Travis Gerry as the suspect, and on April 3, authorities located him and received permission to search his storage unit, where they found the stolen items.

  • The burglary was reported on April 2, 2026.
  • On April 3, 2026, authorities located the suspect, Travis Gerry, and searched his storage unit with his consent.

The players

Travis Gerry

A 53-year-old man from Mattawamkeag, Maine who has been charged with burglary and criminal trespassing in connection with the break-in at a Milford business.

Penobscot County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the burglary and made the arrest.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of businesses and law enforcement working together to address property crimes in the community. The swift response and cooperation between the Milford business and the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office led to the recovery of the stolen items and the arrest of the suspect.