FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2010

CARY, NC – The Town of Cary Police Department is asking citizens for their help in locating suspects involved with recent home burglaries. During the overnight hours of January 10, 2010 and January 12, 2010, suspects gained entry into three occupied homes in the Lochmere area of Cary. Stolen property includes televisions, purses, wallets, electronic equipment and jewelry. No one was harmed during the robberies.

“How or if these burglaries are related is still being investigated, but what we can say for sure is that it’s a very serious concern for us any time break-ins occur while families are sleeping, and we need everyone’s help in protecting against these criminals,” said Captain Mike Williams.

To help prevent these types of crimes, the Town of Cary Police Department reminds citizens to:

• Keep all doors locked at all times, including garage doors, doors leading into garages, exterior doors and car doors.
• If installed, activate your home alarm system.
• Be watchful of any suspicious or idling vehicles in residential areas, especially at night.
• Call the police with any suspicions.

For more crime prevention tips, see the Police Department section of www.townofcary.org or call (919) 469-4324.

Crime Stoppers pays up to $2,500 for the arrest or indictment of those responsible for committing certain types of crimes. If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E) or contact Sgt. Randy Byrd at (919) 380-2133; you may also visit www.carycrimestoppers.net All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Mike Williams, Police Captain - Criminal Investigations, (919) 469-4017
Deanna Boone, Deputy Public Information Officer, (919) 393-4383
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951