Following up on the M Streets burglary thread from last week. Dallas PD Northeast Division shared an update at the neighborhood association meeting.
Pattern identified:
- 11 confirmed burglaries in the M Streets and surrounding Lakewood area since March 1
- All between 10 AM and 2 PM on weekdays (when homes are empty)
- Entry method: forcing back doors or entering through unlocked side gates
- Targeted items: electronics, jewelry, small safes
- Suspect(s) appear to ring the doorbell first — if someone answers, they pretend to be selling something
DPD response:
- Increased patrols in plainclothes and unmarked vehicles
- Working with Ring/Nest to pull doorbell footage from the area
- Assigned a detective specifically to this case pattern
What you can do:
- Lock your gates (even during the day)
- Set your alarm when you leave, even for a quick errand
- Share doorbell camera footage on the Neighbors app
- If someone rings your bell and you're not expecting anyone, check the camera before opening
- Join the M Streets Neighborhood Watch GroupMe — link on the neighborhood association website
Source: DPD Northeast Division Captain, M Streets Neighborhood Association meeting (April 1, 2026)
They are closing in. Keep sharing footage and stay alert.