Plymouth Police Warn Against Burglaries

Residential burglaries can be committed within seconds and an open door is an open invitation. Many people do not lock the service door between the house and garage --and what may have started as a garage burglary can quickly advance to a home burglary.

Recent Plymouth burglaries:

• A garage door was left open and two vehicles inside the garage were entered. There is no loss from vehicles; however, a purse was taken from inside the residence.
• The victim reported a theft from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway and a theft from a vehicle parked in the garage. Entry to the garage was through an unlocked service door. A camera, radar detector and GPS valued at $778 were stolen.
• The victim reported a purse and GPS were stolen from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway and a vehicle parked in the garage. The victim believes the garage door opener was used to gain access to garage. Value of loss unknown.
• Victim had vehicle parked in driveway and an unknown suspect entered vehicle taking two iPods and a wallet with $15. The wallet was located a few blocks away. Value of loss $515.
• Unknown suspect smashed the window on victim's vehicle to gain entry and stole a laptop and an iPod valued at $1560.

Crime prevention tips for home:

• Dial 9-1-1 if you witness any suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood.
• Keep doors and windows locked, and close overhead garage doors at all times.
• Lock the service door between the garage and house.
• Make your home look occupied by using lighting and light timers.
• Remove personal property and garage door openers from vehicles that are parked outside. Lock vehicles.
• Ask a neighbor to look after your home when you are away (e.g., mow lawn, collect papers, water plants.) 
• Park your car in your locked garage whenever possible.

(Information provided by a city of Plymouth press release.)