5 Homes Burglarized In Westlake Since Jan. 22

WESTLAKE, OH — A series of recent burglaries have hit Westlake homes, police announced.

There have been five burglaries in Westlake since Jan. 22 and most have happened at the west end of the city. Homes on Lexington Court, Prince Charles, Inverness Circle, Forest Lake Drive and Royal Woods have been broken into.

All targeted homes were unoccupied when the burglars got inside, police said.

The break-ins happened in the early evening hours, after dark, police said. Police believe most of the burglaries have happened between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., when many residents are still awake.

"The suspects appear to be walking through backyards and have been seen with flashlights. We are still trying to develop better descriptions of suspects or an involved vehicle," police said.

The burglaries are not isolated to Westlake, but may also be impacting nearby cities.

No one has been arrested in connection with the burglaries.

Anyone who sees suspicious persons or vehicles in their neighborhood should call Westlake police immediately. The department's non-emergency phone number is 440-871-3311.