Crime & Safety

Crime Alert: 8 Home Burglaries in Davis Since New Years Day (UPDATED)

There have been eight burglaries already in 2013.

The Davis Police Department said Wednesday that there have been eight reported residential burglaries in Davis since the start of the new year -- just nine days ago. 

"The burglaries occurred in West, East, and South Davis," said Lt. Glenn Glasgow in a release. "Three of the burglaries were interrupted by the residents who were home at the time of the crime."

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Glasgow's release continues: 

One of the incidents, which occurred on January 8 at 10 pm happened after the resident’s doorbell rang. By the time the resident got to the front door, the subject was gone. After the resident was alerted by his dogs, he observed a male subject riding a bicycle away from the side of his house and discovered a window screen had been removed from a window. The only description provided by victim resident was a White or Hispanic male approximately 25 years old.

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Of the eight burglaries, the suspect was able to gain access to six residences through an open or unlocked door or window; one was by unknown means; one was completed when the window screen was removed but no entry was made.

The suspect(s) are taking jewelry, electronics, and wallets.

UPDATE: Lt. Glasgow sent Davis Patch the locations of the burglaries Thursday morning:

  • 700 block of Adams
  • 600 block of Cantrill
  • 1600 block of Drew
  • 600 block of Eisenhower
  • 4100 block of Tallow
  • 1200 block of Villaverde
  • 1300 block of Wake Forest
  • 3000 block of Mono

The Davis Police Department would like to offer community members the following crime prevention tips: 

  • Always lock your doors and windows, especially when away from your home and while sleeping.
  • Trim back trees and shrubbery that may obstruct your windows.
  • If feasible, place locks on your exterior gates to prevent easy access to your backyard.
  • Make sure all your door and window locks are in working order. Activate your home alarm.
  • If your doorbell rings, acknowledge the person who is outside and only open the door if you feel safe.
  • If your neighborhood has not done so, form a Neighborhood Watch Group

Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400

Have you seen any suspicious activity? To what do you attribute this spike? 


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