Milwaukee Police Department Office of Media and Communications
Sept. 22 - District 7 Captain William Jessup reports that there has been a slight increase in house burglaries in District 7. Most of these burglaries happen during the daytime, and in many large flat screen televisions are taken. Other electronic items such as digital cameras and laptop computers are also being stolen.
A burglar will pick the easiest and quickest way into a house. Homes with a flimsy door that isn’t secured with a dead bolt lock, or windows that are unlocked or open for ventilation are an easy target. Large screen televisions are very popular and can be seen from the sidewalk when in a living room. At night, they are even more visible from the street. Consider where televisions are placed in your house and how to change blinds or drapes so the television cannot be seen from the outside.
Most burglars get caught when a neighbor spots them kicking in a door or prying open a window. Additional officers are patrolling the neighborhoods, but neighborhood help is needed. If you see a stranger prowling around your neighbor's house, knocking on the front door and then suddenly disappearing or even carrying items, please contact the police at 911 and report your suspicions.
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