More burglaries

We all need to be vigilant, but folks who live in northern Maspeth/Winfield need to be on High Alert!  We were advised by a local resident, and it was confirmed by the 104th Precinct, that a burglary occurred yesterday during the day on 52nd Road off 73rd Street.  The perpetrator(s) entered the house by forcing a rear window and left through the side door.  Jewelry and small electronics were stolen.  There were no witnesses.  We reached out to the 108th Precinct and if we hear from them will let you know if there were any burglaries on their side of Calamus Avenue.

• It might be possible the burglar(s) waited for the snow to melt to make it easier to get to rear of property. 
• Perpetrator(s) might be watching a targeted block from a vehicle or on foot a day or two before they strike.  It could also be a crime of opportunity - they see folks leaving, ring bell and when no one answers, they strike!
• While there seems to be a burglary pattern in northern Maspeth/Winfield, everyone needs to be vigilant.  They could easily move to your block if they fear getting caught in the targeted area.
• Call 911 if you see anything suspicious!  Give the operator as much info as you can.  Description of individual(s) and if a vehicle is involved, the make/model/plate.  Tell the operator there has been a series of burglaries in the area and you fear this person(s) may be involved.  You will not get in trouble if you are wrong.
• Please pass this on to as many folks in the area as possible.  Speak to your neighbors and get the word out!!

In case you've forgotten, the burglary stats from our last meeting on February 4th, here they are:

104th Precinct - Burglaries

• 52nd/72nd Place - entered via window
• 51 #'s/72nd Place - two burglaries at location (two-family house)
• 66th/54th Avenue - no visible sign of break in.
• 51 #'s/69th Place - lock broken
• 52nd/72nd Place - rear window
• 51 #'s/74th Street - front door, possibly unlocked
• 62nd/65th Street - perps rang bell and went to rear of house where they were apprehended.

108th Precinct - Burglaries

• 51 #'s/72nd Street (two homes were hit on this block)
• 65th/Laurel Hill - garage, tools stolen
• 51 #'s/65th - pried open door
• 72nd/47th Avenue - entered via window
• 72nd/Calamus - garage

110th Precinct - Burglaries

• 57th/84th - front entry. Resident was on vacation - not known when actually occurred.