Arrest in Milton Road Burglary
![(PHOTO: Rye PD arrested 45 year old Mark Bucaj of White Plains on July 18, 2024. He was charged with Burglary 2nd, a class C Felony, related to the burglary of a home on Milton Road on March 5th, 2024.)](https://myrye.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mark-Bucaj-2-236x300.png)
An arrest has been made related to a Milton home burglary.
Rye PD arrested 45 year old Mark Bucaj of White Plains, following a four month long investigation by detectives that began on March 5th, 2024. On that day in March, Rye PD responded to a single family residence on the north end of Milton Road in the early morning hours, on a report of a possible burglary.
The homeowner had returned from a business trip to find his mudroom door wide open and signs that someone had been in his master bedroom. It is alleged that Bucaj entered the residence, and stole a safe containing jewelry and personal documents.
Bucaj was arrested and charged on Thursday July 18, 2024 with Burglary 2nd a class C Felony. He has known priors in Harrison, Monroe, and Greenburgh for Burglary, Criminal Possession of a weapon, Criminal Mischief, and Criminal Impersonation. On Bucaj’s LinkedIn profile, he is described as “Albanian Hero, Leader” and “Bounty Hunter”
![(PHOTO: On Bucaj's LinkedIn profile, he is described as "Albanian Hero, Leader" and "Bounty Hunter".)](https://myrye.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LinkedIn-Mark-Mark-Zogu-Bucaj.png)
After his arraignment, Bucaj was transported to the Westchester County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail. Rye PD reminds you that booking charges are merely accusations and the defendant(s) are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.