Crime & Safety
2 More Home Burglaries Overnight on Tuesday
Police are imploring residents to lock their homes after two new burglaries brought the count to 14 in just over a month — most of which were at unlocked houses.
Two more homes were burglarized overnight in Shorewood, bringing the tally to 14 in just over a month in the village.
Police say homes on the 2800 block of East Menlo Avenue and 3500 block of North Summit Avenue were hit Tuesday night.
Wallets and a laptop were stolen from the homes, and credit cards were used to make fraudulent purchases. Police say residents were home when the burglary on Summit Avenue occurred.
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Authorities in Milwaukee and other North Shore communities are working to curb the wave of burglaries. Police say while they happen at different times, but a common theme has emerged — entry was gained to most of the homes through unlocked doors.
Lock your home, garage and cars, police say, even if you're in your home. Leave a light on when you go to bed.
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If residents see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, they are asked to call police at 351-9900 or 911 if you see a crime occurring.
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