The Fairbanks Police Department is warning business owners to make sure their security systems are working following seven overnight burglaries of local shops.
FPD Investigator Andrews Adams said the burglaries happened sometime late Sunday evening into the early morning hours of Monday.
“The suspects in each case forced entry into the businesses where they only remained for a matter of minutes before fleeing in a dark colored sedan,” police said in a statement.
Adams said the vehicle’s make and model have not been determined, as the vehicle is seen “as a shadow” in one of the businesses’ security footage. The number of suspects involved was also not immediately clear.
Tools, computers, credit cards, checks and laptops were reported stolen during the crime spree.
Fairbanks police issued this statement for business owners in the area:
Fairbanks Police Department is asking local business and homeowners to ensure existing alarms are active, doors secure and surveillance systems are up and running prior to departing the premises for the day. We also encourage property owners to invest in low light camera systems. Such devices can be extremely beneficial in these types of cases in helping identify the perpetrators.
Anyone with information on the burglaries or the suspects involved is asked to contact Adams by calling 907-450-6478 or emailing him at acadams@ci.fairbanks.ak.us.
