Wave Of Burglaries Has Annapolis Police Going Door-To-Door

ANNAPOLIS, MD — After a wave of burglaries in several neighborhoods, Annapolis Police officers are going door to door to distribute door hanger notices about the crimes. Authorities say the notices are meant to raise residents' awareness and give them information they can use to help prevent burglaries.

"Rather than alarming residents, we want to make sure that everyone knows what is happening in their neighborhood so they can help us prevent these types of crimes," police said in a news release Thursday.

The department's published daily on Facebook, our website, and email, includes details of all burglaries in Annapolis when they are reported. For more information on where burglaries have occurred visit the Crime Map on the police deparment website www.annapolis.gov.

Recent burglaries were reported in the 1900 block of Copeland Street, 1000 block of Spa Road, 100 block of Spa View Avenue, and the 200 block of Garden Gate Lane.

The department shares these crime prevention tips:

• To help prevent burglaries make sure your doors and windows are locked, even if you are leaving for just a few minutes.
• Make your home look occupied and never leave a garage door open.
• Be a good neighbor and keep an eye out on nearby houses.
• Install good locks and lock your doors, even when you're home.
• Secure your windows.
• Change your locks if there is any sign of a threat.
• Don't open your door to anyone who has no business entering your house.
• Don't advertise your vacation plans.
• Tell police when you'll be away from home for an extended period.
• Make sure you don’t have a spare key to your home that is easily accessible to burglars.
• If you are going to be away on vacation or a holiday have your mail held, have a neighbor check on your house, and put lights on timers to turn on and off automatically.
• If you see suspicious activity, report it to police at 410-268-4141.
• Contact the police department to have a security survey done. Officers will show you in less than two hours how to make your home a safer place. Send an email to find out more about this program or to make an appointment: police@annapolis.gov.

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