Burglars target Hispanic households in Norristown, police say

Police are searching for burglars who they say are targeting Hispanic households in Norristown, Pennsylvania. 

Norristown Police say the burglaries occurred Friday to Sunday between Nov. 4 and Nov. 12 between 2 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. During each incident, the burglars stole from Hispanic households in Norristown where a window or door was left unlocked, according to investigators.

"He went through all my kitchen drawers and my dining room drawers," one of the victims, who did not want to be identified, told NBC10.

The victim told NBC10 her home was targeted last week around 6 a.m. while she and her family were waking up. She said the motion detection from her home's security camera sent an alert to her cell phone.

"Screenshots. Photos," she said. "So I seen somebody tall. And my tenant, he's short. So when I'm looking at the camera, you know I saw a huge tall person. That's when I said, 'This is not him.' I was like, 'There's somebody with a black hoodie downstairs.'"

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Police released surveillance photos of the suspects.

If you have any information on their identities, please call Norristown Police at 610-270-0977. You can also send an anonymous tip by calling 610-278-TIPS and referencing “Burglary 23-1.” 

Police also shared the following tips for homeowners to protect themselves from burglars: 

• Lock all doors and windows when you go to bed
• Secure window air conditioners to frames with screws
• Keep outside light on or install motion-activated lighting
• Install cameras inside or outside, or know your neighbors that have them
• Talk to each other; let everyone know to be on guard
• Call 911 immediately if you are a victim-time is very critical in trying to solve these types of crimes
• Call 911 if you see any suspicious persons around your home during the early mornings