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« Man struck by car on Hope Street earlier today | Today | All RI's a stage, and some feature mere guitar players » September 14, 2007Cranston police seek public help to solve break-insCRANSTON -- Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a rash of house breaks in the Eden Park-Auburn section of town. Police Maj. Ronald Blackmar today said that there have been homes burglarized in the area between Sept. 4 and Sept. 13, and that police are asking residents to phone in any suspicious or unusual activity -- even if it is just an unfamiliar person walking around a neighbor’s yard. Detectives are pursuing a number of leads, according to Blackmar who said who could not divulge many details yet, except that all the homes were burglarized during the day, were unoccupied at the time, and that the entry was forced. He said that the thief or thieves have been taking jewelry and small electronic equipment. “It’s mostly been the type of things that you can hide in a jacket and carry without being too noticeable,” he said. Blackmar declined to say if the suspects are believed to be using a vehicle.
He said that the Cranston police have community policing officers working in the area and have increased the number of cruisers patrolling the neighborhood which consists of closely-placed houses on side streets that extend from the west side of Pontiac Avenue near Rolfe Square. Blackmar said that police believe that enlisting the eyes and ears of residents in the area will greatly increase the chances of catching the culprits. He said the burglaries have occurred within an area consisting of just a few blocks – roughly from Waldron Avenue to Lexington Avenue. “We’re asking for the public’s help,” he said today. “If anybody sees anything out of the ordinary, we want them to call. People shouldn’t worry about bothering us and they should call at the time they see something and not wait until a couple of hours later. “We’re here 24-7.” Posted by Mike McKinney CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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