Five Burglaries Reported in Tangletown Since July 7

Southwest Minneapolis, MN – There have been five reported burglaries since July 7 in a three block area in the Tangletown neighborhood.

The burglaries occurred overnight between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. while the homeowners were asleep, according to a news release.

In three incidents, the burglar was unable to make entry into the home, because the windows and doors were locked.

Entry was made in the other burglaries through an unlocked window and in one case, pry marks were found on the side door.

If you have any information that could lead to a suspect on these burglaries, contact the property crimes investigator Sgt. Warnberg at (612) 673-5599.

How to report a burglary:

• Call 911 to report a burglary, whether or not you witness the burglary in progress. Note missing items, suspect description, tools, objects, or DNA evidence left at scene, possible time and date of occurrence, video surveillance, etc.

Home security prevention tips:

• Lock your home, apartment, and garage doors and windows at all times, even if you are in the home or yard.
• Do not leave valuables in plain sight. This includes laptops, purses, wallets, keys, and anything else that may contain personal information. Remember: Treat your garage door opener as a key to your property.
• Record the make, model, and serial numbers on your valuables and keep in a safe place. This information can greatly assist in recovery of items. Photographs may also be of assistance.
• Secure windows and doors in homes and garages.
• Consider using timers on lights, radios and/or a TV when you are away from home.
• If you have a security system, use it even while at home. Dogs can be a deterrent as well.
• Know who is in your home; service providers and contractors should do background checks on their employees.

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