Second District Commander seeks residents’ help to reduce thefts
by Keith Sulzer

(Plain Press, March 2010) In January 2010 the Second District showed increases in burglaries, auto thefts, and thefts from automobiles. Second District detectives recently recovered several thousand dollars of stolen property from a garage, and as a result of that recovery a male was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property. Most of the stolen property’s serial numbers were not listed on reports, and there were no theft reports made on several of the items. This makes it difficult for detectives to identify victims and ultimately prosecute the individuals responsible. It is very important that you keep records of all serial numbers or engrave items with your name, or some other identifying mark. A serial number or identifying mark on property will ensure that your stolen property is returned to you and that the person(s) responsible will be held accountable.

The majority of the residential burglaries are occurring weekdays during the daytime hours. Please remember that when you leave home for any reason: to check your doors and windows and make sure that they are properly secured; keep a watchful eye out for neighbors and their property and ask them to do the same for you; and report any suspicious activity, autos or individuals to the Second District or contact 911 in emergencies.

Auto thefts and thefts from autos occur at anytime. However, they usually occur in the late evening and early morning hours. Many of the stolen autos are late model Hondas. Many of these Hondas are stolen with some type of passkey. If you own a Honda it would be wise to invest in an anti-theft device as a deterrent. The Cleveland Division of Police ask that residents remember to: not leave money or valuables in your vehicles especially in plain sight; park your vehicle close to your home or business in a well-lit area; and keep a watchful eye out for friends and neighbors.

Remember, to call the police when someone or something looks suspicious. It is very important to get good information for the police to follow up on. Keep in mind that license plates, vehicle and suspect descriptions, are important leads that can be used to apprehend suspects. Most of all, remember that the Second District Police need your help to improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods. If you have any information that can assist detectives with a crime, please call the Second District Detective Bureau, at 623-5218, or the Commander’s Office at 623-5205.

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