Quincy Police are investigating after approximately 16 house break-ins over a span of three weeks.
The department said two happened Tuesday, with two more occurring Monday.
NEW: @quincymapolice believe there could be a third suspect involved in rash of home break-ins in the northern part of the city. Asking residents to report any suspicious activity after 16 homes were broken into in about three weeks, mostly cash and jewelry stolen. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/LuogHyDrPf
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) December 6, 2018
Police said the suspects have been mostly targeting and stealing jewelry and cash, with the majority of the break-ins occurring between 4 and 9 p.m.
The department said the break-ins occurred in the areas of Puritan Drive and in North Quincy, and said patrols were increased and there were no break-ins Wednesday.
SUSPECT SEARCH: @quincymapolice say there have been 16 house break-ins within the last few weeks. The suspects strike between 4-9pm and are looking for cash and jewelry. The story this morning on @boston25 pic.twitter.com/SjHmhwa6Ml
— Kelly Sullivan (@ksullivannews) December 6, 2018
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Quincy Police said all residents should remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior that they see to them right away.
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