Washtenaw County Sheriff Deputies Seek Suspects in Home Burglary

Deputies with the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department are urging residents to remain vigilant for suspicious persons following a home burglary that occurred in Lima Township this week.

According to Derrick Jackson, community engagement officer, the burglary occurred in the 2600 block of N. Parker Road Monday afternoon while the home was unoccuppied. No information on items taken from the residence was available, he said.

"Burglars are opportunisitic and look for the easiest way in and out. The more you can secure your property the less likely you are to have your home broken into," Jackson said.

Some easy tips to protect your home include:

• Prune your shrubs.
• Draw the blinds.
• Don't advertise new purchases.
• Get motion sensors for lights.
• Set timers for indoor lights.
• Reinforce strike plate on doors.
• Shield windows near doors.
• Install deadbolts.
• Lock all doors and windows.
• Install and always set a home alarm.
• Get a dog.
• Know your neighbors.
• Join neighborhood watch.

In addition, the sheriff's office also offers free home security surveys. Deputies will come out to a residence, walk through the home and around the property with the homeowner in order to find things that may leave a home vulnerable to invasions. Deputies will provide a written report identifying where homeowners are most vulnerable and provide suggestions on how to fix them. To schedule a home security survey contact Deputy Ray Yee at 734-973-4552 or e-mail yeer@ewashtenaw.org.