The Bismarck Police Department is asking for help from anyone who might have information about a residential burglary. The incident occurred on Friday March 14th at 9:21 p.m. The victim stated that she returned home and located a male standing in her bedroom. The victim screamed and the suspect ran towards her and told her to get out of the way. The suspect then fled from the apartment on foot. The victim did not notice any items missing but noticed that her dresser drawers were open. Officers noticed damage to the window screen in the bathroom and believe the suspect entered through an unlocked window. Officers also noticed damage to the front door frame as if someone tried to gain entry with a tool.
The Suspect: The suspect is described as a white male approximately 5’5 to 5’8 feet tall who is 20-30 years old and 140-170 pounds. The suspect was wearing blue designer jeans a black North Face jacket an off white hat facing forward and gloves.
If you have information: If you have information on this crime, please call the Bismarck Police Department at 223-1212. Tell the operator you have information about case number 14-4451. To report information anonymously on this crime or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS (224-8477).
Prevention:
• To help prevent burglaries, keep your doors locked at all times. This will serve to protect you from unwanted intrusions whether you are home or not. It only takes a few seconds for someone to enter an unlocked apartment and steal your purse or other valuables. Keep your windows secured as well. If opened slightly for air, make sure the window is secured so as not to open further. This is especially true for ground floor apartments.
• Get to know the other tenants in your building. Tenant get-togethers are a great way to meet and get to know the other tenants in your building or complex. Neighborhood Crime Watch encourages this activity, which helps to reduce crime in that area.
• Do not invite strangers to your apartment right after you meet them. Do not let anyone into your apartment who you are not expecting or have not identified. If you live in a security building, verify who is at the door. Don’t just “buzz” them through into the building. You compromise everyone’s safety by not verifying identity.
• Report any suspicious or criminal behavior immediately to the Police Department. If you are reporting a crime in progress or other emergency, use 9-1-1. For all other activity or to make a report, call 223-1212.