The Mercer Island Police Department, set on reducing residential burglaries on the island, analyzed five years of crime data to find a simple result: Lock up when you leave.
The Mercer Island Police Department, set on reducing residential burglaries on the island, analyzed five years of crime data.
One recommendation based on the analysis? Lock up when you leave.
In about 41 percent of home burglaries, the thief entered the residence through an unlocked door or window, according to a news release by the city.
A related survey shows 77 percent of Mercer Island residents “always” lock their doors when they leave.