Police Warn About Burglary Scams

Nassau County residents are being warned to look out for groups of burglars who are scamming their way into people's homes.

Police issued a warning earlier this week saying an organized group of transient criminals has been committing break-ins in the area.

They usually drive into residential neighborhoods in a car or van with out of state license plates, cops said. One of them poses as a surveyor or a contractor and tries to lure the  homeowner into the backyard, while his partner sneaks into the home and robs it.

Cops said area homeowners should take precautions including:

• Making  sure that doors and windows are locked even when someone is home. 
• Turning on alarm systems whenever the house is empty.
• Locking valuables in safes and not leaving cash or jewelry in conspicuous areas like counters, bedrooms or kitchens.