By Staff

Nov. 27, 2019: There were two burglaries in Bronxville last week.

The first one was on November 17 on Elmrock Road. The second was on November 22 on Prescott Avenue on the Hilltop.

According to Bronxville Chief of Police Christopher Satriale, the incidents had similarities. Both homes are under construction. The mode of entry in both homes was the same - - the burglars used a ladder to go in through a second-floor window.

No one was home during the Elmrock incident and jewelry was stolen. The Prescott house was occupied at the time. The person at home heard glass break and then heard two men speaking in Spanish. She screamed, and the burglars fled.

According to Chief Satriale, the burglaries are also similar to some taking place in Connecticut.

The Bronxville Police are working hard to identify the perpetrators. They are reviewing video footage, DNA evidence is being analyzed and they are working with police in Connecticut.

Chief Satriale also advised homeowners of the following:

1) Set the alarm when you leave home
2) If you have cameras, turn them on
3) Report anything suspicious to the police
4) If you are considering upgrading your alarm system, pick one with cameras. They are a deterrent.
5) Finally, if you live in the vicinities of the incidents and have video footage that might be useful, please let the police know.

Additionally, a Hilltop resident who upgraded their home security system a while back reported that, according to the security company that installed their system, the most important deterrents to break-ins are cameras and outdoor lighting.

Another resident suggested that if you are going away, let a neighbor know so they can look out for suspicious activity.