Halifax Regional Police have issued a public warning after what they describe as a string of daytime break-ins in the municipality.
Police says they’ve received reports of six break-ins on the Halifax peninsula since March 16.
- On March 16, police received a report of a break-in on Northwood Terrace.
- On March 18, police received two reports. One occurred on Vincent Street while the second took place on Union Street.
- On March 19, police received three reports that occurred on Shirley, Hunter and Yukon streets.
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According to police, all of the incidents have had the thieves gain entrance to the home by forcing a door or breaking a window on the door and reaching in and unlocking the door.
Items such as hand-held electronics, jewelry, cash and cameras have been reported stolen in the incidents.
Police also say that suspects have rummaged through dressers, desks, cupboards and cabinets while inside the homes.
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Officers are currently exploring the idea that the incidents are connected.
Police are asking anyone with information about the break-ins or who see suspicious activity in their neighbourhoods to call 902-490-5020.