Crime in Vacant Houses

The Minerva Park PD Facebook page reports:

"Minerva Park PD had a report of two vacant houses for sale which were found burglarized over the weekend. Copper was removed from inside both houses. Please be aware of this information and if you see vehicles parked outside vacant homes for sale or unfamiliar persons, please call us right away to have the situation checked out. The quickest way to reach an officer is through the dispatch number: 525-3333."


It appears the Minerva Park reputation may be declining. These houses are located on Wildwood, about 5 lots away from Cleveland Ave.

It bears a reminder to be cautious and safe. If you have a vacant home, general ideas to make it look less vacant are: timed lights, keeping curtains closed, keeping up with the lawn care, keeping a vehicle there or rotating vehicles, coming and going frequently. It's a lot of work, but it may save you several thousand dollars in home value--a home without plumbing and with evidence that it has been robbed of it is going to be a lot harder to sell. 

Car break-ins reported.

Per a message from the Minerva Park Community Association, three cars on Jordan Rd were broken into recently and valuables were stolen. 

Another reminder to keep your cars locked and free of anything a thief might be interested in. 

It is advisable to keep your home doors locked as well and valuables out of sight. 

Word has it the vehicle break-ins were forced entry, so be extra cautious about what you leave in your car-locked or not. 

Be safe and well.