Burglary / Theft Unit
Burglary and Theft (residential & business) remain the most frequent property crimes. Each year the Burglary Unit handles thousands of incident reports. Despite this high volume, each case requires careful review in identifying potential leads and investigative information. As a result, case management decisions have to be made in order to determine the best use of manpower.
In 1999, investigators were assigned 2,644 cases resulting in 8,871 follow-up reports related to these initial assignments. Detectives' investigative efforts resulted in clearing 798 cases, which included 486 arrests. The recovery of lost and stolen property netted $578,141.
Burglary is a serious offense. A property owner who has someone unknown to them enter their home and go through personal and private possessions can suffer emotional trauma and long-lasting effects.