Homes burgled in four parishes
Police have issued an appeal for homeowers to take security measures after seven homes were burgled in two days.Four burglaries took place in Sandys parish, including one incident on Beulah Lane, sometime between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday.On that occassion someone gained entry to the house while it was unoccupied and stole a quantity of cash.A home one Scott’s Hill Road in Sandys was also burgled between 7.50am and 11am that day. A person appears to have entered the house and made off with a men’s watch.Another report of a burglary took place at a Primary Lane, Sandys parish residence. In that instance someone entered the house between 8am and 10.30am on Thursday and stole a quantity of cash.On Thursday, a home on Westwood Lane, Paget was entered and the culprit made off with cash and jewellery.One burglary on Watlington Lane North, Devonshire, happened sometime between 8am and 5pm on Wednesday.Police say someone entered the home while the residents were away and stole cash, electronic items and jewellery.Another incident happened at a home on Fairhaven Lane, Sandys. It appears someone entered that house between 8.50am and 1.45pm on Wednesday and took some jewellery.A South Road, Smith’s parish residence was also burgled sometime between 1pm and 2.15pm that day.Someone is believed to have entered the home while the owners were away and fled with a 32” flat screen TV.Police are investigating these incidents, but ask the public to remain vigilant about burglaries.They also encourage people to report any suspicious activities or individuals in their neighbourhoods by calling police on 295-0011.To find tips on how to better securing your home visit www.bermudapolice.bm or contact the Crime Prevention Unit on 299-4246.