BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A historic neighborhood in Baltimore is grappling with a surge in burglaries, prompting residents to take action to protect their homes. Bolton Hill has seen a significant increase in break-ins, with 30 burglaries reported so far this year compared to just six at the same time last year, according to Baltimore police data.
Jim Prost, a resident and chairperson of the Bolton Hill Community Association’s Safety and Security Committee, expressed his concern over the recent incidents. “Every once in awhile, you get this weird spike,” Prost said. He noted that one of the recent break-ins occurred on his street, where the intruders took a bicycle but left behind items like a roll of coins and a cellphone. “The strangest thing about it is nobody is taking much of anything,” he said.
Emily Thomas, another Bolton Hill resident, voiced her frustration and desire for answers. “I want to know why it’s happening and what we can do about it. And it’s unfortunate because I think every summer there’s this like wave, you know. What the heck is going on?” she said…