In Summary:
Six burglaries were reported in Apopka between April 5 and April 11, according to the Apopka Police Department. The incidents included two auto burglaries, two residential burglaries, and two commercial burglaries across various parts of the city. Police say the information is preliminary and subject to change as investigations continue.
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The Apopka Police Department reported six burglary-related incidents across the city between April 5 and April 11, according to its latest weekly crime report.
Related: APD logs busy week with thefts, drug arrests, and violent incidents.
The incidents included a mix of auto, residential, and commercial burglaries, occurring in different areas of Apopka over the seven-day period.
According to the report, two auto burglaries were recorded—one in the 110 block of East 2nd Street on April 5, and another in the 6700 block of Mt. Plymouth Road on April 10.
Residential burglaries accounted for two additional cases. Those incidents were reported in the 1140 block of South Hawthorne Avenue on April 6 and the 940 block of Piedmont Wekiwa Road on April 9.
Police also documented two commercial burglaries during the same period. The first occurred in the 520 block of Brighton Avenue on April 6, followed by another in the 2600 block of Rosemond Court on April 10.
Authorities noted that all information in the report is accurate as of April 13 but may change as investigations continue.
No additional details about suspects, damages, or arrests were included in the report.
Key Points:
- Six burglary-related incidents were reported in Apopka during the one-week period.
- The cases included two auto burglaries, two residential burglaries, and two commercial burglaries.
- Incidents occurred on East 2nd Street, South Hawthorne Avenue, Brighton Avenue, Piedmont Wekiwa Road, Rosemond Court, and Mt. Plymouth Road.
- The reports span dates from April 5 through April 11.
- All cases remain under investigation, and details may change as new information becomes available.
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 pick it up regularly.
- Arrange 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 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:
2 - Business
2 - Residential
2 - Vehicle
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