Medina County burglars tripling break-ins in daytime waves
Medina County Sheriff's records show home and business break ins have tripled since 1974, mostly in rural areas and during the day. Interviews with officers an insurer and a locksmith outline protective steps including better inventories, safe storage, changing apartment locks, and active neighborhood watches to deter burglars and aid pursuit.
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Rosanne Hedeen
Medina County
Sheriff’s Department
the Gazette
Ohio
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Tubb
Stan Stiffler
Stiffler
Home burglary caution urged on invitations to thieves
Experts warn residents to avoid signaling vacancy with open garage doors and full mailboxes. The advisory stresses not to broadcast absence, as it can invite break ins and target homes when occupants are away.
Home protection tips after moving to a rural area
The Medina County Sheriff data shows 223 home and business break ins this year and Medina City Police report 89. The Gazette lists precautions: notify police before travel, leave a neighbor with a key, have mail collected, use radios or TVs, stagger lights, secure all doors and downstairs windows, assign a watcher, hide money, and avoid discussing valuables.
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Medina County
the Gazette
Sheriff's Department
Expert's trade secrets reveal home burglary methods
The Medina County Sheriff’s Department identifies Joe as responsible for about 30 break-ins in Medina and Wayne counties. In an interview at his rural home, the 23 year old details targets, entry methods, time frames, stolen items, and how he sold goods in local bars.
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Medina
James Bigam
Sheriff's Department
Bigam
Joe
Medina County
Medina area items include Phone Mart hours and regional business notes
Starting June 2 Phone Mart at 4295 Center Road Brunswick opens 9 to 7 weekdays and 9 to 6 Saturday. IDS reports over 266 million invested in Ohio. beef and gasoline share major household budgets per recent federal data. Noonan named VP of Wofac Company in Fort Wayne. Medina residents noted. New Medina Chamber members listed. American Airlines reports April loss despite aircraft sale gain. Funeral director Longacre honored for 50 years in Medina. Mrs. Julius Stefan to retire after 19 years with General Telephone. Parkhurst named Travel Insurance Quality of Life award recipient. Medina High senior Michael Morse accepted at Northwood Institute.
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Phone Mart
General Telephone Co
Center Road
Brunswick
Stephen A. Inkrott
Medina
American Airlines
James H. Parkhurst
Berea
Travelers Insurance Co
Puerto Rico
Quality
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Ohio Insurance Institute
Jerry Albright
Albright
Homer
Chuck”’ Davis Jr
Davis
John
Harold
Donald
Kiene
Heritage House
Malathion Heritage House
Chlordane
Ulich’s Garden Center
Gallucci Chevrolet
Pearl RD
Kodak
Peart Ré
Business Beat
Ohio Investments
Investors Diversified Services
IDS
U.S. Labor Department
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Noonan
Wofac
Robert D. Noonan
Wofac Company
Science Management Corp
Fort Wayne
Ind
Connie
New Medina
Medina Chamber of Commerce
John Happ, Jr
Robert Hess
Herman Hale
Jack Hofstetter
Richard Stafford
Lorin Neeper
John Finley
Ray Nagel
Bill Bierly
Association
Longacre
Leland D. Longacre
Longacre & Sons Funeral Home
Ohio Funeral Directors Association
Columbus
Stefan
Julius Stefan
Bradway
Northwood
Michael Morse
Medina High School
Northwood Institute
Mike
Leonard Morse
Medina Auto Parts
Wm. R. Bittner
C.L.U. Leatherman
Bidg. Lodi, O
Mike Esterne
Leatherman
Lodi
Ray Moucha
East Smith Road
Larry R. Stainaker
South Main Street
Spencer, O
John J. Racketa Sr
C.L.U
Kings Court
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