Thirteen break-ins in east and southeast St. Albert in the last month have prompted local Mounties to issue a warning.
Police say the number represents an increase, as the city does not experience “a high number” of break-and-enters to homes, but could not quantify the increase.
They pointed to two break-ins on Friday as a sign of concern.
Someone tried to enter a house on Placer Close via a rear patio door, but broke it. Investigators believe the intruder was spooked and ran off.
At another time on Friday, someone broke into a home on Kingsbury Crescent via a basement window and stole several items, including jewellery.
Investigators believe the incidents are related.
In total, belongings were stolen in five of the 13 reported break-ins. Twice, a resident was at home at the time of the intrusion, but the burglar ran away and no one was hurt.
St. Albert RCMP on Tuesday issued a warning “to …