Full Notification

On Monday, June 11, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM, a home on Old Lyme Road was entered without the owner’s permission while they were home.  While we understand this is very concerning and upsetting, we believe this is an isolated incident.  Even so, we wanted to share some burglary prevention tips and a checklist residents can use to help with home security.

This Burglary is being investigated by the New Castle Police Department Detective Division.  If anyone has details about this incident, please contact us at (914) 238-4422, or submit an anonymous tip by texting 888-777, and start the message with TIPNC911.

Home security tips:

1. Do what you can to make your home less inviting to thieves. If it looks difficult to enter, chances are they will try somewhere else.
2. Place sufficient lighting in the front/side/back of your home and garage.
3. Install security cameras such as Ring, Nest, Blink, etc.
4. Ensure your home security system is properly working and up to date. Turn them on when you are away from home.
5. Use deadbolt locks as secondary locks on all doors. Ensure you have 2 1/2 – 3-inch screws in the door frame strike plate to reinforce deadbolt security.
6. Fortify your windows and sliding glass doors with secondary locks that fit securely in windows. Lock the door that leads into the house from the garage.
7. Get to know your neighbors. You are more apt to look out for each other's homes and property if you know each other.
8. Trim all landscaping below windows to avoid concealment areas.
9. Do not discuss planned vacations or trips on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
10. Make sure your address is visible from the street so emergency personnel can quickly respond.
11. Don’t let mail, packages, and newspapers pile up. Arrange for a friend or neighbor to collect these items in your absence.