Lebo: Residential Burglary Alert

NOTE: This is a press release from the Mt. Lebanon Police Department. I am posting this at their request because it pertains to our entire community:

Mt Lebanon Police Department Press Release

For Immediate Release 1-5-07

Residential Burglaries
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The Mt Lebanon Police Department is investigating a series of residential burglaries. 12 similar incidents have been reported to police since October 24, 2006, but they appear to be increasing in frequency. 4 incidents were reported in December and 4 more since the first of the year, The latest incident was reported on 1-3-07.

The incidents have been spread across the Municipality, mostly on residential back streets. In some incidents, doors were left unlocked, and in others pry marks were found, and/or force was used to open doors or windows.

Items taken include jewelry, electronic goods, credit cards, laptop computers, and in one instance a weapon was taken.

In at least two cases, the victims were away from the residence for several days.

Most of the burglaries occur during the daylight hours when the houses were vacant.

Police are requesting the community’s assistance in being watchful for suspicious person(s), vehicles and activity, and immediately reporting such to police so that they may be properly investigated.

In several of the reported incidents, neighbors reported hearing noises, or seeing suspicious vehicles after the fact. That type of information may have been helpful in generating a quick response by Police, and preventing the crime, and/or arresting the actor during a crime in progress.

Additionally, residents should take customary and routine precautions to secure doors and windows properly when they are away from home.

For security suggestions or ideas about making your home more safe, residents can contact the Crime Prevention office at 412 343-4068.