In Summary:
The Apopka Police Department reported eight burglary-related incidents citywide between May 17 and May 23, including six auto burglaries and two residential burglaries. Several of the incidents were clustered around the Woodwind Drive and Woodstone Drive areas on May 20. Police said all reported incidents remain under investigation and are subject to change.
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The Apopka Police Department reported eight burglary-related incidents across the city between May 17 and May 23, according to the department’s latest weekly burglary report.
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The report included six auto burglaries and two residential burglaries spread across multiple neighborhoods and commercial corridors throughout Apopka.
Most of the reported incidents occurred on May 20, when police documented five vehicle burglaries and one residential burglary in different parts of the city. Several of the auto burglaries were clustered near Woodwind Drive and Woodstone Drive.
Here are a few tips to protect against home burglaries:
- Make your home look occupied, and make it difficult to break in.
- Lock all outside doors and windows before leaving or going to bed.
- Keep your garage door closed and locked.
- Don't allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers, or flyers to build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.
- Arrange your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.
- Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.
- Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.
- Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security.
- Other windows may need better locks. Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.
- Don't share your vacation plans on social media.
The Apopka Police Department tells us that many vehicle burglaries could have been prevented if everyone remembered to do just two things:
- Remove all valuables from your vehicle
- Lock your car doors
The breakdown of the burglaries reported to the Apopka Police Department last week:
0 - Business
2 - Residential
6 - Vehicle
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