At least five burglary and theft incidents in the past 10 days have been reported of person’s homes being entered while occupants were away from the residence on the north side of Manitowoc, according to the Manitowoc Police Department.
The entries happened during daytime hours, indicating the suspect or suspects are attempting contact at residences and entering when no one is found home, or watching the area and making entry when the residents are observed leaving.
A resident in the 1500 block of New York Avenue left her residence at about 8:30 a.m. Friday and returned at about 11:15 a.m. to find that the door to her residence had been kicked in and the home burglarized. Other home entries have been reported in the 800 block of North 14th Street, the 800 block of North 15th Street, the 900 block of North 15th Street, and the 900 block of North16th Street.
Residents are cautioned to lock all doors and windows prior to leaving for more than a few minutes, and to report any suspicious persons or vehicles observed in their neighborhoods to the Manitowoc Police Department. This should include unknown subjects coming to their doors looking for a person the residents are unfamiliar with, or asking for directions to where someone may live or the location of a specific residence. Residents seeing suspicious activity should attempt to obtain descriptive information of persons, clothing and vehicles, and any vehicle license plate information if possible.
Persons with information can contact the Manitowoc Police Department Shift Commander at 920-686-6551.
