Bloomington Police asking for help in solving residential burglary cases

Posted on November 22, 2023
Bloomington Police Department
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are asking for the public’s help in solving several residential burglary cases tied to Asian victims who are small business owners.

Over the past four weeks, authorities in Bloomington and Normal responded to three residential burglary calls on the east side of the twin cities.

Authorities say Hispanic males in their 30s or 40s focus on areas between Veterans Pkwy., Towanda Barnes Rd., G.E. Rd., and Empire St.

BPD reports that burglaries have occurred at unoccupied residences.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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