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McKinney PD: Be Aware Of Burglary Spike

MCKINNEY (CBSDFW.COM) - Police in McKinney have notified all of the residents in town to be aware of a spike in residential burglaries.  There's been 22 break-ins at houses since the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Deputy Chief Kim Malolepszy says many of the burglaries were forced entries through a rear door or window.  In some cases the thieves came into the garage and house through an open garage door.

In addition to the residential burglaries, vehicle burglaries have also spiked.  There's been 160 motor vehicle burglaries in the last 60 days.

Police say there's been no arrests and the thieves are looking for jewelry, money, electronics, gift cards and anything else of value.

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