Crime & Safety

Daytime Housebreaks on the Rise

Police recommend that residents lock their doors and first-floor windows when leaving the house.

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Daytime housebreaks have been increasing over the past several weeks.

There have been two in Precinct 2, two in Precinct 5 and three in Precinct 6.

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Residents are reminded to secure all doors and first floor windows when leaving their houses.

Residents are also encouraged to call the department if they see any suspicious activity.

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The detective division is investigating several leads and these incidents may or may not be related.

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