Atlantic Police Chief Steve Green, Sunday afternoon, issued a statement to the media with regard to a set of burglaries that occurred early Sunday morning in the vicinity of 9th and Birch Streets. Green said “Atlantic Police would like to encourage citizens to lock their cars and houses.”

Green said “While Atlantic enjoys an unusually low rate of crimes of this type, the recent incidents are a reminder that all citizens should observe common security measures.” About 10 days ago, Green says there were a number of unlocked cars entered, and items stolen. A number of local juveniles are currently being investigated for the offenses, however, according to the Chief, “The case is not complete, so no further details will be released at this time.”

Green says “One of the best defenses against theft and burglary is the common door lock, couple with the neighborly act of reporting anything unusual or suspicious in your neighborhood. Citizens do not need to be alarmed by these occurrences” according to Green, but rather this is “A call to be observant, and practice what should be normal, daily security measures.”