BELMONT, MASS. (WHDH) - Investigators are trying to crack the case after several break-ins in Belmont and Watertown.
Police are saying computers, cash, and jewelry are just some of the items taken over the past week-and-a-half.
People in both towns are feeling a little anxious.
“Nothing ever goes on here,” one woman said, “so I’m actually shocked.”
Residents were a little rattled to hear police are increasing patrols along the Belmont/Watertown line after seven brazen house breaks over the last 10 days, including three Tuesday night in Watertown.
“We are taking this very seriously. It’s an active investigation,” Watertown Police Chief James O’Connor said. “We’re committing a lot of resources to it.”
Gabrielle Kalet hopes her barking dogs deter any would-be thieves. Police say all the break-ins have occurred between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m.
“That’s insane because that’s a time when you think everyone is coming home and it’s the least time you’d expect it,” she said.
Police are urging people to leave their doors locked, hide their valuables, and to notify neighbors if they’re going away for the holidays.
“They’re going right for things they can take out of the house right away, whether it’s an iPad, computer, cash, or jewelry,” said Belmont Deputy Police Chief James MacIsaac.
Resident Stephen Meehan said, “It’s a shame to do it any time of the year, but around the holidays is unfortunate.”
Police are asking anyone on Winsor Avenue and any streets that border the Watertown/Belmont line to contact them immediately if they see anything suspicious.
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