Burglaries in New Castle

With nine residential burglaries in town so far this year, New Castle police are warning residents to be smart and careful.

“The numbers bear out advice we have always given to the public: When leaving your residence, even for a short time, lock all doors and windows and set your alarm system,” police said. “ If you do not have an alarm system, consider getting one. Please keep an eye out for suspicious activity in your neighborhood. No one knows what is out of place in your neighborhood better than you and your neighbors.”

The most recent was a daylight crime Sept. 9 on Seven Bridges Road.

Police said they believed the house was entered through a second floor window which may have been left open.

An analysis of residential burglaries in New Castle during 2014 shows the following results:

Total Burglaries – 9

Residences burglarized with alarm systems armed – 2 Note: When alarms activated, the burglars left. Nothing was taken during either burglary.

Residences burglarized without alarm system or alarm system not armed – 7 Note: six of the seven incidents had property taken.

One residence was left unlocked with no alarm system present. Property was taken.

If you observed suspicious activity Sept. 9 in the Seven Bridges Road area, please contact New Castle Police at 238-4422.