CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A group of armed intruders forced their way into an apartment in the University City area of Charlotte early Thursday, police say.
The break-in happened at an apartment on Meadow Vista Road around 1 a.m. That's just off East W.T. Harris Boulevard and Old Concord Road, near UNC Charlotte.
The victims told Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department that a group of four suspects forced their way into the apartment and that the suspects were armed with handguns. The suspects then ran away from the home. No one was hurt during the incident.
CMPD hasn't announced any arrests in connection with this incident. Anyone with information about this break-in is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Witnesses with information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
Data from Porch.com show that 83,000 burglaries happen every year during the holiday season.
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Katrina Screen with Premier Concierge, a home watch business, said the holidays are a big time of the year for theft and break-ins. She offered advice on what you can do so you don't fall victim.
“We go into the home and put slippers or a pair of shoes by the back door," Screen said. “Double check your locks and your fences, and make sure you are locked up before you leave home. Just be a good neighbor anyway and tell them we are not going to be home, can you please watch our house.”
Screen said if you live in a secluded area, local law enforcement can also be a good tool.
“If you contact your local law enforcement, they will actually do a drive-by for people on vacation for an extended period of time," Screen said.
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