Alert about Burglar Ring
by Lakewood on Feb.02, 2015, under Neighborhood Watch
Alert from Baytown police detectives:
BOLO (Be On Look Out) for black males with “foreign” accents on foot in higher-end neighborhoods who walk up to doors and knock, then make odd requests and leave. Also BOLO for black males of foreign descent in rental cars in higher-end neighborhoods… especially if the complainant is of Indian/Pakistani/Asian descent.
A seemingly large ring of BLACK COLOMBIAN MALES working in the Houston area. They use rental cars to stake out residences, then hit right after the victim leaves by breaking glass on the back door. They also often send people to knock on doors to check if they’re home.
This particular ring seems to choose victims of Indian and Middle Eastern decent because they know a large percentage of them often keep large amounts of cash and jewelry in their homes. However, not all victims have been foreign.
Recently, the news also highlighted a ring of burglars targeting the Heights and other high-end neighborhoods in Houston. The burglars are driving BMW’s and Mercedes in order to blend in.
Bad guys have to change their game from time to time but the rules remain the same… pay attention to people, vehicles, and behavior that looks suspicious in your neighborhood and call the police when you see something questionable. People knocking on your door without a permit should always be called in to the police.
Stewart Beasley
Crime Prevention Officer
Baytown Police Department
