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Gerald M. Monahan, Jr.
Chief of Police

1395 Dunlawton Ave.
Port Orange, FL 32129
386-506-5800


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                 News Release                                           

01/23/09
Captain Frank Surmaczewicz
Criminal Investigation Division
Port Orange Police Department
(386) 506-5899

                          POLICE WARN RESIDENTS ABOUT DAYTIME BURGLARIES

The Port Orange Police Department is currently investigating a series of daytime residential burglaries throughout various locations within the City. The residential burglaries have occurred in the Cross Creek Subdivision, Seminole Woods Subdivision, Deep Forest Subdivision, and the Groves Subdivision.

We have experienced six actual daytime burglaries and two attempted burglaries. The burglaries started on January 6, 2009 and the most recent incident was on January 22, 2009. The method of operation has been for the suspect(s) to walk to the rear of the residence, and utilize items already at the scene. Propane tanks, golf clubs, and other items have been used to break glass windows leading into the residence. The suspect(s) have focused on jewelry as being their priority once inside of the residence.

On January 22, 2009 a homeowner from the Groves Subdivision returned home at approximately 1:00 pm and found a late model, silver in color, Nissan Altima, four-door, type vehicle in his driveway. When the homeowner entered his residence, he observed a white male suspect in the rear patio area. The white male suspect was able to flee the area in the vehicle described.

If anyone has any information concerning the daytime burglaries please contact Detective Sergeant David Meyer at # 386-506-5882.