Sheriff warns Davis Co. residents to lock doors after increase in burglaries


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FARMINGTON — The Davis County Sheriff's department is reminding residents and business owners to lock up their belongings after seeing a huge spike in burglaries during the month of January.

Department officials said they typically see a couple burglaries a month at the most, but there were 11 last month. The thieves are targeting unlocked cars, houses and businesses.

"Some of them have occurred during the day time,” said Sheriff's Sgt. Susan Poulsen. "It is Davis County, and people think it's safe and crimes don't happen here, but they do.”

The majority of victims aren't securing their belongings and are making it easy for the burglars, she said.

“(It's) a reminder to keep your doors locked,” Poulsen said. “Close the garage doors, just common sense things that keep you protected."

Some of the crime hotspots include Fruit Heights, West Point and South Weber. Poulsen said the burglars are walking around looking for crimes of opportunity and acting quickly.

"People walk in the house for a few moments, and that's all it takes,” Poulsen said.

The brazen thieves are grabbing anything from purses to even saddles, all to make a little extra cash.

"They are a combination of vehicle burglaries, residential and business burglaries,” she said.

The department also indicated that a man is on the loose using a credit card from a stolen wallet. Police were able to get a picture of the man from a surveillance video and are asking people to call in if they recognize him.

This trend in burglaries is a big concern for the department and it's important for people start taking the warning seriously and protect their homes and businesses, Poulsen said, or the crimes will continue.

“Be aware of the people that are walking through the neighborhoods,” Poulsen said. “If they're suspicious, if you have not seen them before, take note.”

Poulsen also advises people to initiate a neighborhood watch if possible and to not post pictures of their homes or valuables online because "they're just setting themselves up" as targets.

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