Police are investigating eight residential break and enters in the past two weeks in Fort Erie.
Officers say the suspects have targeted homes, garages and sheds.
While force has been used to gain entry, the suspects are taking advantage of doors, gates and windows that are unlocked.
Members of the public are being asked to ensure their properties are locked and secured during the day and at night.
Suspicious persons or suspicious vehicles should be reported to the police at the time when they observed by calling 905-688-4111 "dispatch".
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