Police: String Of Hammond Home Invasions Connected
The Hammond Police Department sounded the alarm on Friday, warning residents to lock all windows, doors and stay vigilant because what happened Thursday night.
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The Hammond Police Department sounded the alarm on Friday, warning residents to lock all windows, doors and stay vigilant because what happened Thursday night.
Police say victims are being targeted inside their own homes in a series of frightening attacks in Hammond, Indiana.
Police in Hammond, Indiana warned the public Tuesday evening about three home invasions that happened the night before.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
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The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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No other injuries were reported, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
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The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
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But when thieves damaged the AC units, the heat spilled over to inside.
The robber choked the man, hit him in the head with the pliers, and took his cellphone, police said.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
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