Hubbard residents get advice on fighting recent burlgaries

HUBBARD

Nearly two weeks ago, Pauline Fabian returned to her Doris Drive home and found it burglarized.

“It was a like a tornado had gone through my bedroom,” she said.

While the burglars took only some vintage coins, the 53-year Hubbard resident said the experience left her shaken.

On Tuesday night, Fabian joined 30 other residents at the public library for the Hubbard Block Watch meeting. Attendees listened to police and concerned citizens speak about a recent spike in burglaries. Police Sgt. Howard Haynie urged residents to be vigilant in their neighborhoods, and contact police if they see anything suspicious.

“Most of our success is just from people picking up the phone and calling us,” Haynie said.

The city reported 12 incidents of burglary and breaking-and-entering in September, said Haynie. The recent uptick in crime is unusual for the city, he said, but he believes the influx can be linked to heroin use.

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