The Lone Tree Police Department in Colorado has observed a rise in home burglaries lately, a trend that mirrors other criminal activities happening across the Front Range.
Kirk Wilson, the Chief of Police in Lone Tree, emphasized the importance of reporting any suspicious activities, regardless of whether you live in a secure gated community or a regular neighborhood.
Lone Tree Police said two Heritage Hills homeowners are the latest victims in this Front Range crime spree.
The suspects are getting into homes by shattering large glass windows or entering through sliding glass doors in the back of the house.
Once inside they’re snatching cash, jewelry and high-end purses.
Wilson said both of the homes targeted in the Heritage Hills neighborhood were owned by Asian families.
Similar cases have been reported in Douglas and Arapahoe Counties.
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Wilson expressed plans to work closely with other law enforcement agencies facing similar challenges to exchange information and enhance collaboration, aiming to lead to potential arrests.
Lone Tree has had two burglaries matching this pattern in the Heritage Hills neighborhood, on November 12th and December 3rd.
In the most recent on December 3rd, between 1:30 PM and 2:20 PM, a vehicle of interest has been identified.
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It appears to be a gray 2002-2009 GMC Envoy with no license plates. The vehicle has significant damage to the driver’s side front quarter panel, non-matching wheels, and a sunroof.
While Wilson said having working security cameras around your home is important, he stressed the importance of talking with your neighbors.
“I think, more importantly, we have gotten so far away from knowing our neighbors and looking out for each other. I think that’s probably the number one thing that could be done is talk to your neighbors and make sure you know if you’re not going to be home. Talk to your neighbors about it, let them know what you’re doing, and communicate,” said Wilson.
Lone Tree police investigate home burglaries similar to other crimes across the Front Range
