Back Door Screen Doors Broken in 16 Homes in Gyoda City; Cash Stolen in 3 Incidents

In Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture, a series of burglaries have struck residential areas, with screen doors on back entrances being broken to gain entry. Police report a total of 16 incidents, in three of which cash was stolen while the homes were occupied. The break-ins occurred overnight, with residents discovering the damage in the morning. Investigators believe the same perpetrator or group may be responsible for the string of "creep-in" thefts, as no signs of forced entry beyond the screen doors were found. Local authorities are urging residents to secure their doors and install additional locks or alarms.