MILTON, Ga. — Milton Police Department is warning residents to stay vigilant after two homes were burglarized in the same community.
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On Friday at 9:00 p.m., officers were called to two burglaries of unoccupied homes in the 1400 block of Haystack Lane in the Hayfield Community.
Authorities say both homes were ransacked and valuables were stolen.
Both homes were thoroughly processed for evidence, officials say.
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The department states that they take all criminal activity within their city seriously.
“We want our citizens to know that we have stepped up patrols within the community and detectives have placed a priority on the investigation of these crimes,” the department said.
With the holiday season, officers are urging citizens to stay vigilant and to call 911 if you see anything suspicious.
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Anyone with information regarding the burglaries are asked to contact Captain Shawn McCarty at 678-242-2548 or via email.
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