Police are investigating a string of burglaries near Drexel University.
Three burglaries occurred Saturday between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. at apartments on the 3200 block of Powelton Avenue and a home on the 3200 block of Summer Street. Police say the burglar or burglars entered through an unlocked window and unlocked door and stole electronics, backpacks and jewelry.
Two more burglaries occurred on Monday between 8:55 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at an apartment house on the 300 block of N. 33rd Street. Police say the apartments were entered by force and a second floor hallway door was propped open.
Drexel Police and Drexel Security have increased their patrols in the area. All residents are advised to lock their doors and windows and refrain from leaving doors to common areas propped open.
If you have any information on the thefts, please call the Drexel Police Department at 215.895.2222 or call 911.
