CREDIT: SAMANTHA KACZALA
Student residences being robbed on Fleming Drive has police sending out a message on theft prevention.

The London Police Service (LPS) are investigating a series of robberies that occurred at Fleming Drive between Aug. 14 and Aug. 19.

According to an LPS Aug. 21 press release, all eight residences that were robbed were student residences and that they were hit between the hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the morning.

Const. Sandasha Bough, media relations officer for the LPS, said that each of the residences were unlocked during the time of theft.

Bough stated that the police would like everyone to always remember to take precautions to theft.

“While there are a number of different suspects involved, the message we want to get out to the public is to make sure your windows and doors are locked at all times,” Bough said.

According to Bough, each of the robberies seemed to have occurred, for the most part, while the students living there were at home, with the suspects entering the home through an open window or unlocked door.

When asked about what one should do if they notice someone has entered their home, Bough had the following to say.

“If somebody enters your home, call 911. Get the best description you can and make sure you can provide that information to police as much as you can.”

Out of the eight cases, Bough said five of the homes had personal belongings that were stolen.

Other then keeping windows and doors locked, Bough suggested other ways to prevent theft.

“Keep an eye on your neighbours and if you see something suspicious, make sure you report it. If it weren’t for individuals actually reporting these break and enters to us, then the crime analysis unit of the London Police Service wouldn’t have any idea that they took place. So make sure that you report all criminal activity,” Bough said.