Daytime Housebreak Pattern Emerging in Wellington-Harrington Neighborhood

The Cambridge Police are warning residents in the Wellington-Harrington neighborhood of a recent increase in daytime housebreaks. Since April 18, nine incidents have been reported on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. The suspect(s) is primarily seeking entry through unlocked doors or picked locks. The items that have been targeted include jewelry, laptops, video game consoles, purses and cash.  

The housebreaks have been reported on the following streets:

• 3XX Columbia Street (2)
• XX Kinnaird Street
• 3XX Norfolk Street
• XX Sixth Street
• XX Plymouth Street
• 1XX Webster Avenue
• XX Market Street
• XX Marcella Street

Cambridge Police have directed extra attention to this area, but are encouraging homeowners to take the following precautions to protect themselves and their belongings from theft:

• ALWAYS lock your doors and windows at your home, particularly your basement door(s) and don’t forget about those that can be accessed by a fire escape.
• Install guards on windows that prevent them from being raised more than a few inches.
• NEVER prop open a door or let someone in behind you if you live in an apartment building, particularly if you don’t know them.
• Install motion sensor lights around your home and out of reach.
• If you see something, say something. It is critically important for residents to report any crime or activity that may appear to be suspicious.

Additional tips to help you protect your vehicles and belongings from theft can be found at www.CambridgePolice.org/SafetyTips. For more information about crime in Cambridge, please reference the latest edition of BridgeStat located at www.CambridgePolice.org/BridgeStat.