Crime & Safety

Police Blotter: Another Report of Someone Trying to Get Into House

The following information was provided by the Strongsville police department

A Glendale Avenue family reported hearing someone trying to open their front door about 10:15 p.m. Oct. 14.

They looked outside but did not see any people or cars.

Police searched the area, but could not find anyone, either.

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It is not known if the incident is related to several other cases last weekend in which someone tried to.

Police say it is unusual for a burglar to try to enter an occupied home and usually try to make sure a house is empty before they break in.

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Cable's Out

An Acacia Drive resident reported Oct. 14 that someone cut the cable TV line to his house.

A report said the line was cut at the junction box. There have been other instances of mischief at the house in recent weeks, as well, the report said.

Resident Lucky with Open Door

Police came upon a car in a Fetzer Drive driveway with its door standing open about 2:15 a.m. Oct. 14, a report said.

An officer stopped to see if the car had been broken into, but found belongings like keys and sports equipment still inside.

He determined someone probably just forgot to close the door, and resecured the vehicle.

Singing the Blues

A Pearl Road resident reported a very intoxicated man loudly singing jazz about 10 p.m. Oct. 16.

Police couldn't locate the crooner.

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