The Crime: The Bismarck Police Department is asking for help from anyone who might have information about a residential burglary that occurred at the 300 block of East Wachter Ave. The incident occurred sometime between 11:00pm on Wednesday October 30th and 1:00am on Thursday October 31st. The victim reported that someone had entered the residence and removed two flat screen television sets. The victim believes that all the doors at the residence had been left unlocked. The victim also reported that a window screen had been removed and left outside on the balcony.
If you have information: If you have information on this crime, please call the Bismarck Police Department at 223-1212. Tell the operator you have information about case number 13-20585. To report information anonymously on this crime or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS (224-8477).
Prevention:
• To help prevent burglaries, keep your doors locked at all times. This will serve to protect you from unwanted intrusions whether you are home or not. It only takes a few seconds for someone to enter an unlocked apartment and steal your purse or other valuables. Keep your windows secured as well. If opened slightly for air, make sure the window is secured so as not to open further. This is especially true for ground floor apartments.
• Inventory all of your property in your home. Document the brand name, model and serial numbers. Keep your inventory list in a safe, secure place.
• Get to know the other residents in your neighborhood. Neighborhood Crime Watch encourages this activity, which helps to reduce crime in that area.
• Report any suspicious or criminal behavior immediately to the Police Department. If you are reporting a crime in progress or other emergency, use 9-1-1. For all other activity or to make a report, call 223-1212.