Wake County deputies on Saturday said they are investigating more than a dozen break-ins in a week in the northern part of the county.
According to the sheriff’s office, they have received reports of about 20 vehicle and garage break-ins since the first of the month near Jenkins Road and the area north of N.C. Highway 98 and west of Capital Boulevard.
Those who live in the area expressed surprise that so many break-ins have happened in an area that is relatively rural.
Mary Anne Eckstine discovered that her car’s back passenger window had been shattered and several toys stolen.
“When your car is broken into, it’s vandalized and the space, your family’s space has been violated,” she said.
The sheriff’s office said at least two guns and credit cards were among the things that were stolen.
While no one is in custody, the sheriff’s office told WRAL News that their investigators are actively searching. Deputies also provided tips to residents on how they can mitigate break-ins:
- Lock car doors.
- Remove valuable items from parked cars.
- If possible, install motion sensor lighting in driveways.
- Activate car alarm systems.
- Report suspicious activity immediately.
Eckstine said the break-in of her car has her planning to to up her driveway’s security.
Deputies asked anyone with information related to their investigation to call them at 919-856-6800.