On February 27, 2026, State Police in Old Forge received a report of stolen property on Bridge Road in the town of Forestport, NY.

The investigation determined the incident occurred sometime between mid January and late February 2026. 

An original World War I British Klaxon Zeppelin Air Raid Alarm Horn with a London address, Circa 1908, army green in color, had been attached to a wooden porch pillar at the residence. 

An unknown individual used a bladed device to cut out a portion of the wooden pillar in order to remove the horn. The horn and the section of wooden pillar were stolen from the property.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the New York State Police at (315) 366-6000 and reference case number NY2600293569.