The Rochester Police Department is warning residents after multiple breaks have been made into houses, out buildings, vehicles, and a utility trailer. Breaks have occurred during both the day and nighttime. Breaks have been made into homes in the 300 and 400 blocks of High Street as well as a home on Pierce Street, Pine Street, and the 600 block of County Road.
Along with recent house breaks Rochester Police have also responded to a trailer and boat being broken into. Items taken in the breaks include items such as currency, jewelry, power tools, and electronics.
Rochester Police are asking for the public to keep an extra eye out and report suspicious persons and vehicles immediately by dialing 911. Anyone with information on the thefts is urged to contact the Rochester Police at 508-763-5112
Rochester Police offer the following prevention tips:
- Lock all doors and windows when leaving the house, even for a short while.
- Keep large sums of cash in banks and expensive jewelry in safe deposit boxes.
- Do not hide door keys outside the house.
- If you have an alarm system, be sure to set it every time you leave the house.
- Don’t allow items such as newspapers and mail to accumulate outside your home.
- Let a trusted neighbor know when you will be away. Ask them to keep an extra eye out.
- Take fans out of windows when leaving the home, even for a short while.
