Kingsville Crime: 4 Home Burglaries on Feb. 1

Editor's Note: A portion of the following crime information first appeared in the article, .

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• Heathcoate Drive, 7000 block. Between 7:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 1. A rear kitchen door was kicked open, the home's master bedroom was ransacked and jewelry was stolen.
• Cedar Lane, 11000 block. Between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Feb. 1. A brick was used to break a rear glass door, causing about $200 in damage. Dresser drawers were ransacked and a jewelry box with gold trim, valued at $30, and other pieces of jewelry were stolen.
• Gontrum Road, 11000 block. Between 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. on Feb. 1. A large rock was used to break a rear kitchen door window and jewelry boxes were stolen.
• Batterbrook Court, unit block. 11:50 a.m. on Feb. 1. An attempted home burglary was reported after a home alarm went off. Nothing was taken.

Based on the proximity and time frame of the incidents, the incidents may be connected, police said.

The Heathcoate Drive and Cedar Lane incidents occurred in the White Marsh police precinct, while the Gontrum Road and Batterbrook Court incidents occurred in the Parkville police precinct.

of the   and of the Parkville police precinct both confirmed that they have increased patrols in the area and investigators are sharing information.

Skinner emphasized that residents in the area who hear or see a should not be alarmed, but should be watchful for any suspicious activity.

During an interview with Patch on Friday, Balog echoed many of the crime prevention tips shared during a , where representatives of Towson area Citizens on Patrol groups explained how Parkville and Perry Hall neighborhoods can help combat crime.

"Keep your drapes open and look out for your neighbors," Balog said. "Call 911 immediately when you see anything suspicious."