Police report increase in daytime break and enters in the city; especially at homes that back onto a ravine or a park.

By StaCrime 100ff

September 10, 2014

BURLINGTON, ON.

 

Police in Burlington are seeing an increase in daytime residential break and enters where culprits have gained entry through rear unlocked doors and opened windows where the screens have been cut. These entries have not been limited to main floor windows.

The residences being targeted typically back onto a green space or park while the homeowner is absent between mid-morning and mid-afternoon.

Culprit(s) are rummaging through the master bedrooms in search of valuable jewelry before exiting typically out the back of the residence.

Homeowners are encouraged to ensure their doors and windows are securely locked when they are absent from their homes. They should avoid leaving items accessible that could be used by the culprit(s) to climb onto a low roof in order to gain entry through a second floor window.

Police are vigorously investigating these break-ins and encouraging citizens to immediately report any suspicious people and/or vehicles which they observe in their neighbourhood throughout the day.
Anyone with information that would assist investigators identify the person(s) responsible are asked to call the D/Cst. Scott French of the Burlington Criminal Investigations Bureau – Residential Crime Team at 905-825-4747 Ext. 2363 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637(crimes).

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1 comment to Police report increase in daytime break and enters in the city; especially at homes that back onto a ravine or a park.

  • Zaffi

    I suppose now would be especially appealing for thieves. Homes affected by the flood would have had to replace many items and personal effects that were damaged. Happened twice at an old workplace. B&E into a govt office, stole every worker’s computer then stole them again once new ones were purchased.