The Apopka Police Department reported six burglary-related incidents during the week of July 12-18, including three residential burglaries, one commercial burglary, and two vehicle burglaries. The incidents remain under investigation and are subject to change as detectives gather additional information.
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According to the department's weekly burglary report, three residential burglaries were reported on July 13 and 14. The reported locations included the 4430-4439 block of Cypress Haven Circle, the 2170-2179 block of Blackbird Drive and the 3720-3729 block of Lake Bluff Loop.
Police also documented a commercial burglary in the 2100-2109 block of East Semoran Boulevard on July 14.
Two vehicle burglaries were reported during the week. One occurred near the intersection of East Main Street and East Semoran Boulevard on July 14, while the second was reported in the 1220-1229 block of Dekleva Drive on July 16.
The weekly report provides general location ranges rather than exact addresses and notes that all reported incidents remain subject to change as investigations continue.
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:
1 - Commercial
3 - Residential
2 - Vehicle
Here are the details:
