Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Rash of Burglaries in the Area - lock up tight even during the day


Series of burglaries reported in Monrovia this month

Posted:   11/16/2012 09:10:50 AM PST
Updated:   11/16/2012 09:39:44 AM PST


MONROVIA - Police cautioned residents this week following a series of six daytime home burglaries in the north end of the city.
Two break-ins took place Tuesday in the 600 block of Laurel Lane and the 400 block of North Grand Avenue, Monrovia, police Sgt. Nick Manfredi said.
Others were reported Sunday in the 200 block of North Encinitas Avenue, Nov. 8 in the 900 block of East Greystone Avenue, Nov. 6 in the 700 block of Mountain View Avenue and Nov. 5 in the 400 block of East Greystone Avenue, Manfredi said.
While it was unclear if the same burglars were responsible for the spate of break-ins, they have primarily been daytime crimes in which the thieves overlook large items such as televisions in favor of smaller items like cash, jewelry and laptop computers, according to Lt. Michael Lee.
Though overall crime rates have risen slightly in Monrovia this year, largely due to an increase in car burglaries, home break-ins have declined by 29 percent over the past nine months, Manfredi said.
As the investigation continues, police advised residents to make sure doors and windows are locked when away from home and avoid leaving valuables in plain sight, where they can tempt opportunistic burglars.
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FYI these are all close to us and are taking place during the day.  It pays to lock up everything when you leave, even for a few minutes.
Do we need another Neighborhood Watch meeting, if you think so sound off in the comments and I will set one up.
Frank #225

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