Update: Racine police release results of burglary prevention effort

RACINE -- Racine police released results this week on an effort to reduce crime in the city.

Police Chief Art Howell announced the "Focus on Five" initiative. It focused on the following areas:

Officials say burglaries were reduced by 21 percent in 2014 (over 2013) and further reduced by an additional 22 percent year to date in 2015. Still, officials say additional work remains ahead.

As a result of the community efforts and the Racine Police Department’s diligent Officers and Investigators, the Racine Police Department has arrested over twenty people for burglary offenses over the last two months, some with multiple charges.

National statistics show that a large percentage of residential burglaries occur during daytime hours when many homes are unoccupied. Statistics also show that burglary activity increases during the Christmas holiday season. To minimize your risk of becoming victimized during this season, Racine police urge you to take a moment to view the following home security tips.

DON’T ADVERTISE

AVOID PLACING FAMILY NAME ON MAILBOX, DOORS, ETC.

IF YOU LEAVE YOUR HOME UNATTENDED DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPLAY TIPS

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

REPORT SUSPICIOUS PERSONS IMMEDIATELY

WHERE DO BURGLARS LOOK FOR VALUABLES?

TO MAKE YOUR HOME LESS ATTRACTIVE TO BURGLARS

The Racine Police Department is interested in any additional information that anyone may have about crimes in the community. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756.

You may also contact Crimestoppers with your anonymous tips at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.