WINTER PARK, Fla. – There have been eight burglaries reported within the past three weeks in a Winter Park neighborhood, according to the police department.
In a news release issued Wednesday, police said the latest burglary happened at a home in the 1600 block of Mayfield Avenue between 7-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18.
All of the other burglaries happened within a 2-mile radius of the Phelps/Lakemont Avenue corridor, police added.
The release shows that the culprits in the most recent burglary were caught on camera and appeared to be wearing similar clothing “as if to blend in with landscaping crews or pest control service workers in the area.”
“We ask that you review your video surveillance cameras from the past week and report any suspicious incidents involving these suspects and report any suspicious activity to our agency,” the release reads.
According to investigators, the burglaries have all taken place from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Due to this, police are urging nearby residents to activate their alarm systems and video surveillance cameras when leaving their homes.
Anyone with information about the burglaries or the assailants are urged to contact police at 407-644-1313.
Additionally, tips can be made anonymously with Crimeline by calling 800-423-8477 or clicking here.
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