APPLETON, WI (WTAQ)- Circumstances of recent burglaries on the North side of Appleton are frustrating police officers.
At least three burglaries were reported to Appleton police on Monday and Sergeant Dave Lund says in all cases, the suspect had the easy entry with unlocked doors.
“It is not that someone is messing around by the door,” Lund says.
He says even after repeated warnings, people still leave doors unlocked, and are prime targets for theft.
“I don’t if is that people don’t believe us or that they watch too much TV, but the images of people kicking in windows or doors just does not happen.”
Lund says protecting yourself is the best way to protect your property, and locking doors will improve your chances of not being targeted.
“Secure their property, use a deadbolt and lock their garages.”He says in the case of the home burglaries, residents were home at the time, adding to the danger.
Vehicles were also reported missing in Appleton.
Anyone with information can contact the Appleton Police Department.
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Appleton Police continue to investigate multiple home burglaries and vehicle thefts that took place on the cities North side Monday. Sergeant Dave Lund in all the cases, the doors were left unlocked, and people were home at the time.
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Unlocked vehicles were also targeted on Monday.Lund says locking your doors will lessen the chances of you being targeted. Anyone with information can contact the Appleton Police Department.
