Crime & Safety

Six Daytime Burglaries in Eagan Neighborhoods

The Eagan police department is looking for help in investigating a series of six burglaries with similar circumstances.

Eagan has been the target of a series of brazen daytime residential burglaries.

Since May 1, The Eagan Police Department has received six reports of burglaries with similar circumstances, all occurring between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

"In a majority of cases, suspect(s) are gaining entry into the unoccupied homes by forcing open the front door, or entering through unsecured doors and windows," the department wrote in a press release. "Items taken include electronics, money and jewelry."

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While police are not certain the incidents are related, they're looking for help from the public in indentifying people or vehicles involved in the six burglaries:

  • 4100 block of Country View Drive
  • 3400 block of Golfview Drive
  • 3700 block of Golden Hill Terrace
  • 600 block of Oxford Road
  • 4900 block of Safari Pass
  • 500 block of White Pine Way

Residents with information about the burgaries are encouraged to call the Eagan police tip line at help solve these crimes please contact the Eagan Police Department tip line at (651) 675-5799. 

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The department also shared the following safety tips to help protect residents' homes: 

Main Level Windows

Glass is most vulnerable to attack. But, many burglars are reluctant to break windows because they’re visible from the street or from neighboring dwellings. Windows hidden from view must be securely protected.

Basement Windows

Basement windows should be secured to prevent forcing. Window locks should not be vulnerable if the glass is broken.

Sliding Glass Doors

Sliding glass doors can be secured with a Charley bar, pinning, or with simple locks.

Exterior Doors

Solid Core hardwood doors with rugged frames that cannot spread apart with a pry bar are recommended.

Door Locks

Quality deadbolt locks with a minimum one-inch throw are recommended. These locks should be mounted so one can open the door after breaking a window. Mounting the lock low on the door or can sometimes eliminate this problem.

Garages

Garage doors should be secured to eliminate a burglar access to tools that could help them break into your house. Also, a garage is a place for an intruder to hide. Lock the door from your garage into your home. An overhead door doesn’t guarantee privacy and security.

Lights

Lighting is the #1 deterrent of crime. Burglars don’t want to be seen breaking the law. Flood lights at exterior doors and by garage doors are recommended. Use timers on interior light and TV’s when not at home.

House Number

Your house number should be clearly displayed and well lit at night for law enforcement and emergency vehicles to see.

Shrubs

Bushes should not exceed 3 feet in height or width and trees should be trimmed at least 7 feet off the ground to eliminate natural hiding places.

 


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