Clear Lake residents are being advised to pay special attention to lock their homes and vehicles and be on the lookout for suspicious activity in the wake of a series of burglaries.
Police Chief Greg Peterson said reported thefts and break-ins have been on the rise in the past month and have intensified in the last week and one-half. The area north of Highway 18, between Fareway Stores (North 9th Street West) and Lions Field (North 8th Street) has been the primary location of the crimes.
“We have had reports of burglars and thieves walking in unlocked (house) doors, or coming in windows, and taking billfolds, purses and jewelry. Small valuable items have been taken. On occasion empty purses have been recovered in the area,” he said.
Peterson also noted unlocked cars have also been targeted.
“We are asking people to please not leave valuables in cars, and lock windows and doors in their homes. We want people to be careful. This seems to be happening late at night, and we don’t want someone to wake up and discover someone in their home.”
The public is asked to call the department at 357-2186 to report any prowling or suspicious activity.