By Cathy Locke
clocke@sacbee.com
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office is investigating a string of residential burglaries in which the intruder typically entered the home through an open door or window.
Most of the burglaries have occurred in rural areas at homes with limited visibility, according to a Sheriff's Office news release. In a few cases, the side door of the garage or a window was forced open or smashed.
Deputies have responded to 18 such burglaries in the greater Placerville area in the past two months. Most of the burglaries occurred during daytime hours on weekdays.
Officials said the intruders appear to be targeting jewelry, guns and some electronic equipment.
The most recent incident occurred Tuesday in Pollock Pines. The resident returned home after being gone for the day and found that someone had tampered with a side window.
The resident reported a laptop computer, cash and jewelry had been taken from the residence.
Sheriff's officials recommend that residents record the make, model and serial number of electronic equipment and firearms, and keep them in a safe place.
They also suggest taking photographs of valuable jewelry. This will assist law enforcement officers in their investigation if the items are stolen.
The Sheriff's Office also reminds residents to secure their homes when they leave, and encourages neighbors to look out for each other and to immediately report any suspicious activity to authorities.
Such activities might include unfamiliar individuals in the neighborhood asking for assistance in finding a pet or a friend's residence. Officials say this is a common tactic burglars use to find out whether the residence is occupied.
Anyone with information about the burglaries under investigation is asked to call El Dorado County Sheriff's detectives at (530) 642-4715.
Call The Bee's Cathy Locke, (916) 321-5287.
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