Keeping Your Property Safe During Rash Of Grand Forks Burglaries

Grand Forks Police say they may be close to an arrest in connection with a string of home burglaries last week. Half a dozen homes at locations all over town had electronic items stolen. We have more on this case, and what you need to know to keep your property safe this holiday season.

Police say during the latest string of burglaries, the suspect was breaking sliding glass patio doors to gain access to homes. Police say that you and your neighbors need to immediately report suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

Lt. Jim Remer, Grand Forks Police: They should probably mark their property, so they can identify it later. Write down the serial number, take a photograph of the serial number. Most of the things on this one have been electronics.

Plus, there's another factor working in favor of would be thieves during the holiday season if you don't lockup.

It gets darker much earlier now. That gives the bad guys more cover of night to walk into garages where doors are left open and into homes, where doors are left unlocked.

Plus, it's cold outside. Many of us warm up our cars. If you don't keep them locked you may find your vehicle or property inside it gone.

Lt. Jim Remer, Grand Forks Police: Somebody might jump in and take the car. Again, with property inside vehicles, try to cover it up. Place it in the trunk. So it's not visible from the outside. People use that as a crime of opportunity to break a window and grab something.

just a few quick, easy tips that could save you a lot of frustration this holiday season.

If you have any information about the recent string of burglaries you're asked to call police at: 701-787-8000. You can even text a tip to Tipster with the information and send to: 84741.

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Keeping Your Property Safe During Rash Of Grand Forks Burglaries