At least five Upper Arlington homes are part of a burglary investigation after residents were targeted overnight Sunday into Monday near Tewksbury Road. Police say the intruders appear to have focused on properties with unlocked doors or windows, turning a simple security lapse into a neighborhood-wide headache.
According to WSYX, officers are speaking with each homeowner to determine whether anything was stolen. Investigators believe the homes were selected at random, and the exact value or type of missing property had not been determined in the initial report.
Detectives Searching For A Third Suspect
The burglaries occurred in the area of Tewksbury Road, and detectives are working to identify and locate a third suspect believed to be involved, the report said. Authorities have not publicly released additional suspect descriptions or announced arrests in connection with the overnight incidents.
Residents with information can contact the Upper Arlington Police Division at 614-459-2800, while emergencies should be reported to 911, according to the city police division. The department also directs residents to its community crime map for local incident information.
Unlocked Entries Remain A Recurring Target
The latest investigation echoes a broader warning Upper Arlington police issued last year after a rise in vehicle break-ins: lock up, keep valuables out of sight and do not assume a quiet neighborhood is an invitation to leave security measures on autopilot. Hoodline previously reported on that prevention message, though there is no indication the vehicle break-ins and these residential burglaries are connected.
