Police: String of Burglaries Mostly Involved Unlocked Garages

Police have increased their presence in the residential section of Georgetown after a string of burglaries were reported over the weekend.

The Georgetown community was hit with as many as eight instances of burglary between Thursday and Monday.

MPD released additional information about several of the reported burglaries, including that nearly all instances involved burglars stealing items from unlocked garages. 

The burglars most commonly stole bikes from garages, with the exception of one instance of burglary at Georgetown University where a hair dryer was stolen. 

Police as residents to dial 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity.

Below are the updated incident reports from police: 

PSA: 206
CCN: 13110192
RPT DATE: 08/05/2013 14:24
OFFENSE: Burglary
METHOD: Second Degree Burglary (Armed Or Otherwise) 
BLOCK: 3000 - 3099 BLOCK OF N STREET NW
LOCATION: Residence/Home
START DT: 08/05/2013 14:24
END DT: 08/05/2013 14:24

Two (2) bicycles stolen.  No signs of forced entry.

PSA: 206
CCN: 13110198
RPT DATE: 08/05/2013 14:45
OFFENSE: Burglary
METHOD: Second Degree Burglary (Armed Or Otherwise) 
BLOCK: 3400 - 3499 BLOCK OF PROSPECT STREET NW
LOCATION: Parking Lot/Garage
START DT: 08/04/2013 22:00
END DT: 08/05/2013 06:00

Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked garage (not attached to the residence) and stole a bicycle and electronic equipment from a parked vehicle(unlocked doors) in the garage.

PSA: 206
CCN: 13110254
RPT DATE: 08/05/2013 16:35
OFFENSE: Burglary
METHOD: Second Degree Burglary (Armed Or Otherwise) 
BLOCK: 3600 - 3699 BLOCK OF O STREET NW
LOCATION: College/University Dorm
START DT: 08/01/2013 18:00
END DT: 08/05/2013 14:10

Unknown suspect(s) entered a dormitory room and stole a hair dryer and skin care products.  No signs of forced entry.

PSA: 206
CCN: 13110384
RPT DATE: 08/05/2013 21:01
OFFENSE: Burglary
METHOD: Second Degree Burglary (Armed Or Otherwise) 
BLOCK: 3300 - 3399 BLOCK OF DENT PLACE NW
LOCATION: Single-Family Dwelling
START DT: 08/04/2013 22:00
END DT: 08/05/2013 08:00

Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked garage and  stole a bicycle.  The suspect(s) also rummaged through a parked vehicle in the garage.  Nothing was reported stolen from the parked vehicle.

PSA: 206
CCN: 13110391
RPT DATE: 08/05/2013 21:28
OFFENSE: Burglary
METHOD: Second Degree Burglary (Armed Or Otherwise) 
BLOCK: 3300 - 3399 BLOCK OF DENT PLACE NW
LOCATION: Single-Family Dwelling
START DT: 08/02/2013 14:00
END DT: 08/02/2013 18:00

Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked garage and then rummaged through a parked vehicle stealing coin currency from the vehicle.