Crime & Safety
Burglars Kicking in Doors, Police Warn Residents
Salisbury Police are warning residents about a rash of burglaries in the west end of the township.
Police said Tuesday that the west end of Salisbury Township has been hit with "several daytime burglaries in which the front doors have been forced open" between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Front or back doors have been kicked in, police said in a press release.
Burglars hit a home Monday on Lehigh Parkway North and a home in the 2500 block of Lindberg Avenue Tuesday morning, police said.
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Police posted on Facebook:
We are asking that residents remain vigilant and observant when driving and walking their neighborhoods. We have increased patrols in the targeted areas but will heavily rely on the community's help with information as well. Please take note of people knocking on doors and soliciting items or services in the area.
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If you see anything suspicious, call the non-emergency number for Lehigh County at 610-437-5252 or 911. Non-emergency calls can also be made to the police building at 610-797-1447.
Police ask residents to share this information with their neighbors.
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