Motor homes burglarized

Damages and thefts top $20,000

Alachua Police Department (APD) responded Monday to reports of a burglary at J.D. Sanders RV Center in Alachua. Burglars pried open 30 motor coaches and stole 25-30 DVD players, televisions and other electronics from the motor homes located at the U.S. Highway 441 business. The burglary caused approximately $10,000 worth of damage and caused extensive damage to the pried-open doors, according to APD. The stolen electronics are valued at approximately $12,000.

The burglars gained access to the gated compound by cutting the fence surrounding the area. Police estimate that the burglary took place between 3 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday.

There was no surveillance video of the burglaries, and APD currently has no suspects, but is currently working several leads, said Officer Jesse Sandusky.