Two Sangerville properties have been either broken into or vandalized

    SANGERVILLE VANDALISM — Two Sangerville properties have been either broken into or vandalized several times in the past year. Vandals have broken into the former Dover Stove Company and BC Pipes, both located on Main Street.

Observer photo/Bill Pearson

    The Dover Stove Company was broken into most recently on April 25. Owner Charles MacArthur reported vandals have sprayed painted messages on the walls and on his antique alternative-energy powered vehicles. He estimates his property has been vandalized and broken into 22 times since it closed in 1985. BC Pipes owner Chris Rowell stated his business has been broken into twice in the past couple months. The thieves reportedly took some pipes and herbal essences.