In Summary:
Apopka police recorded seven burglary reports between August 2 and August 8. The incidents included four vehicle burglaries, two residential burglaries, and one commercial burglary at locations across the city. Police said the reports remain subject to change as investigations continue.
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The Apopka Police Department reported seven burglary incidents during the week of August 2 through August 8, with vehicle burglaries accounting for more than half of the reports.
Related: APD report lists 33 arrests during week ending August 1.
The department’s weekly burglary report listed four vehicle burglaries, two residential burglaries and one commercial burglary. The incidents were reported on four days during the seven-day period.
Two burglaries were reported August 4. A vehicle burglary was recorded in the 880-889 block of Don Wilson Avenue, while a residential burglary was reported in the 20-29 block of East Albatross Street.
Police received two additional reports on August 5. A vehicle burglary was reported in the 1120-1129 block of Errol Place Circle, and a commercial burglary was recorded in the 2820-2829 block of West Orange Avenue.
Another vehicle burglary was reported August 7 in the 1120-1129 block of Timberline Road.
The final two incidents included in the weekly report occurred August 8. Police recorded a vehicle burglary in the 710-719 block of Lou Ann Drive and a residential burglary in the 30-39 block of East Sandpiper Street.
Vehicle burglaries represented four of the seven incidents, or approximately 57% of the weekly total. Residential burglaries accounted for two reports, while the single commercial burglary represented the remaining incident.
The report did not provide information about arrests, suspected methods of entry, stolen property, injuries, or estimated losses associated with the incidents.
Apopka police cautioned that the reported incidents are subject to change pending the outcome of ongoing investigations. A reported incident does not by itself establish that a crime occurred or that any individual is responsible.
Key Points:
- Seven burglary incidents were included in the Apopka Police Department’s report for August 2 through August 8.
- Four of the seven reports involved vehicle burglaries.
- Two residential burglaries were reported on East Albatross Street and East Sandpiper Street.
- One commercial burglary was reported in the 2820-2829 block of West Orange Avenue.
- The report did not include information about arrests, stolen property, injuries or estimated losses.
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.
Chief Michael McKinley of 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
2 - Residential
4 - Vehicle
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