Wayzata Police Urge Residents to Report Suspicious Activity

Wayzata police say they the city has not experienced any further residential burglaries in Wayzata since mid-January. Neighboring cities, however, especially to the east, continue to experience an above-average number of burglaries, according to a statement released Thursday by Chief Mike Risvold. 

The common method has been to approach a house and knock on a door. If no one answers, they enter, or if locked, force entry. Police say burglars are generally stealing items that they can carry out of a home undetected.

Residents are being advised to lock doors and do what they can to make their home look lived in and occupied. Lights with timers (more than one) are a good deterrent. 

"If you have an alarm system at your home, use it," he wrote. "If you are away for an extended period of time, stop newspaper and mail delivery and have a trusted person check on your home regularly to retrieve unexpected packages, etc. You may also request that the Wayzata Police Department make random checks of your home while you are away by completing a 'House Check' card."  

House check cards are available at the Wayzata Police Department or on the Police Department page on the City of Wayzata's website. 

"Watch out for your neighbors," Chief Risvold said. "Your eyes and ears are the key to keeping your neighborhood safe."