Police Working With Neighboring Communities to Catch Home Burglars

Over  the  past few weeks  there  have been a  number  of residential day time burglaries in western Hennepin County. Three of these burglaries have been committed at unoccupied homes in the City of Greenwood.

Police believe the same individual or individuals are responsible for these burglaries and are trying to establish beforehand if anyone is home.

Various vehicles are being used to commit these  burglaries, according to a Thursday statement released by the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department, and  alarms systems  have  been disabled to avoid detection. South Lake Minnetonka  police have stepped up patrols in residential neighborhoods and is coordinating investigative efforts with other law enforcement agencies experiencing  similar  burglaries in their respective communities.

The public can help by being extra observant and immediately calling 9-1-1 if they witness any suspicious activity.  

As much detail as possible should be provided when reporting suspicious activity.

Homeowners should take extra precautions to secure their property and can obtain helpfu lcrime prevention tips on the SLMPD website.