Burglary spree has Dyker Heights residents on edge
In response to a rash of break-ins of private homes in Dyker Heights, the commanding officer of the 68th Police Precinct has stepped up the investigation and has issued tips to residents on how to reduce the chances of having their houses burglarized.
Residents are on edge in the wake of a series of break-ins, accoridng to civic leasders in the community. Several of the burglaries have taken place in the area between 73rd and 79th streets from 11th to 13th avenues, police said. The thieves usually steal jewelry. iPads, and laptop computers, cops said. In one case, a break-in on 73rd Street between 13th and 14th avenues, the crooks also made off with $5,000 in cash.
Police said they weren’t at liberty to discuss the details of the investigation, but said catching the burglars is a high priority.