“I am outrunning the police, come get me!” was the text message police say a burglar sent a friend while running from troopers in Cobleskill.

Police received a call for a burglary at 113 Baldwin Rd. in the Town of Summit Friday just after 9 p.m. A witness told police two men fled the scene in a dark green pickup that was later spotted traveling along Rt. 10.

Troopers say the driver parked the truck in the area of the Old Summit Country Store and the two suspects, 36-year-old Wayne Swart of Hobart and 18-year-old Devyn Clum of Bloomville, fled on foot. That’s when police say Clum sent the text message to a friend stating that he was running from the police and needed to be picked up.

Officials say Clum was caught first, while Swart was located some time later with the help of DEC Officer Keith Isles and his K-9. After searching the vehicle, police discovered equipment used to break into buildings.

MINDEN– The Montgomery County Sheriffs Department, Fort Plain Police and New York State Police have seized more than 50 pit bulls after receiving numerous complaints over the last several days.

During the investigation officials found the animals living in deplorable conditions in a barn on Route 5S.

According to state police the barn was unheated, exposed to the elements and the water was frozen. A deceased animal as well as fecal matter were also present.

All of the dogs removed were examined by a veterinarian. Many of the dogs suffered from frostbite, open sores and worms.

Police are still investigating. No arrests have been made.

State Police stop a car in Fulton County, and find a meth lab inside. It happened on State Route 349 in Mayfield, early Saturday morning.