Residents of Shelby Township and surrounding areas are on high alert as police warn of an uptick in burglars using a not-so-typical approach to break-ins. Thieves have been reportedly scaling second-story windows with ladders to enter homes, taking advantage of unlocked windows and oft-unsecured upper levels. "It's very safe, but you know, nowadays, you don't know what's safe," local resident Dan Imby told CBS News Detroit, keeping a careful eye on his neighborhood.
While these cunning criminals have not yet hit Shelby Township, the police department took to Facebook to caution the community, given the reports from nearby locales. Acting upon intel that thieves have been breaking into homes using ladders, the Shelby Township Police Department advises residents to lock all windows. "There has been an increase in the metro Detroit area of thieves breaking into homes using ladders so they can gain access to second story windows," as per the Shelby Township Police Department, noting how many people overlook the security of their second-story windows and how many alarm systems fail to protect beyond the first floor.
The Macomb Daily has also shared warnings, highlighting the brazen tactics of these burglars. "There has been an increase in the Metro Detroit area of thieves breaking into homes using ladders so they can gain access to second story windows," according to a recent tip on the social media site Crimewatch shared by Macomb Daily. Police encourage residents throughout Macomb County to secure their homes comprehensively.
The Shelby Township police emphasize the need for vigilance. They've been sounding the alarm on the ingenuity of these thieves, who may disguise their intentions by posing as window cleaners or home inspectors, perceiving an easy alibi amidst the fine weather. Imby reflected on the thieves' tactics, "I could see them, you know, acting like window cleaners or doing something–gutter inspection, roof inspection, and taking advantage definitely and blending," he told CBS News Detroit. Community members are urged to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement promptly.
