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Suspects Sought After Car Theft, Burglaries at Cannabis, Gun Shops in Maine
Law enforcement officials are searching for two men suspected of multiple break-ins in Androscoggin County.
Mar. 14, 2026 at 1:42am
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The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects in connection with car theft, burglary, and attempted burglary at several businesses in Turner, Auburn, and Sabattus, Maine early Friday morning. The suspects were spotted in a Ford F-150 Lightning that had been stolen from an Auburn residence, but police lost sight of the vehicle. The stolen truck was later recovered in Westbrook.
Why it matters
Burglaries and property crimes, especially those targeting sensitive businesses like cannabis dispensaries and gun shops, are a major concern for law enforcement and local communities in Maine. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and coordination between police departments to apprehend suspects and prevent further crimes.
The details
According to the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a burglary alarm at Northeastern Firearms in Turner around 3:20 a.m. on Friday. While en route, a deputy spotted a vehicle without its headlights on leaving the parking lot of Vacationland Cannabis, also in Turner. The deputy pursued the vehicle, identified as a stolen 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning, but lost sight of it. Deputies found that the cannabis shop had been burglarized, and there was an attempted burglary at Northeastern Firearms, but the suspects did not gain access. The stolen truck was later recovered in Westbrook. Earlier, around 1:10 a.m., law enforcement had responded to an attempted burglary at First Due Firearms in Sabattus, which is believed to be connected to the other incidents.
- Around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, deputies responded to a burglary alarm at Northeastern Firearms in Turner.
- Around 3:35 a.m., a deputy spotted a vehicle without its headlights on leaving the parking lot of Vacationland Cannabis in Turner.
- Around 1:10 a.m., law enforcement responded to an attempted burglary at First Due Firearms in Sabattus.
The players
Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency investigating the burglaries and car theft in Androscoggin County.
Maine State Police
The agency that initially received the burglary alarm for Northeastern Firearms and notified the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office.
Northeastern Firearms
A gun shop in Turner that was the target of an attempted burglary.
Vacationland Cannabis
A cannabis dispensary in Turner that was burglarized.
First Due Firearms
A gun shop in Sabattus that was the target of an attempted burglary.
What’s next
The Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the incidents and is seeking the public's help in identifying the two suspects. Video footage of the suspects has been obtained, and evidence was recovered from the crime scenes.
The takeaway
This series of burglaries and property crimes in Androscoggin County highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in protecting sensitive businesses and preventing repeat offenders from targeting vulnerable locations. Strengthening security measures, improving coordination between police departments, and engaging the community will be crucial in addressing these types of incidents.
