The Lincoln Police Department Crime Analysis Unit says there has been a significant increase in burglaries from opened and unlocked garages this year.
“There’s been a 111 percent increase in 2022 as compared to the 5-year average and a 33% increase in May 2022 as compared to January-April 2022,” says LPD Captain Todd Kocian. Lincoln Police released a map on Monday showing where the burglaries are happening across the city.
He says there were 11 reported burglaries in May and the average reported loss is $4,338. “We would like to remind everyone to make sure before you go to bed at night to make your garage door is down. If you have a side door make sure that it is locked as well.”
Kocian also says even if you park your car in the garage don’t leave the keys inside.