The Rochester Police Department is warning residents about recent house breaks in town. On Friday 3/9/12 officers investigated a B&E in the 300 block of Walnut Plain Road. On Monday 3/12/12 another break in was reported on Featherbed Lane. In both cases, jewelry, small electronics, gaming systems, and cash were stolen.
Yesterday 3/14/12, police responded to the 900 block of Walnut Plain Road for an alarm sounding. Upon arrival at the home, police found that someone attempted to break in. While doing so, the suspect(s) set off the alarm and fled prior to the arrival of police.
Police are following up on several leads and working with other area departments in an attempt to identify suspects.
Rochester Police are asking for the public to keep an extra eye out and report suspicious persons and vehicles immediately by dialing 911.
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.
