APD reports seven burglaries during the week of August 16-22

In Summary:

The Apopka Police Department reported seven burglaries during the week of Aug. 16-22, including six vehicle burglaries and one residential burglary. Five of the vehicle burglaries were reported August 21, including four along Grand Sayan Loop and one on East Main Street. The remaining vehicle burglary occurred on Hermit Smith Road, while the residential burglary was reported on Lou Ann Drive.

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Key Points:

• APD reported three burglaries between July 26 and August 1.
• Two incidents were classified as auto burglaries.
• One commercial burglary was reported on West Martin Street.
• No residential burglaries appeared in the weekly report.
• APD said the reports are subject to change pending ongoing investigations.

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 ask a friend or neighbor to collect it regularly.
• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.
• Check your door and window locks, and replace them with secure devices as needed.
• 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 - Commercial

1 - Residential

6 - Vehicle

Here are the details: