Hazel Park police are investigating five break-ins at vacant homes citywide. Investigators said the burglaries occurred between Thursday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Thieves stole refrigerators, washers, dryers, a new air conditioner and a stove. Police said the value exceeds $10,000.

Investigators are asking anyone with surveillance footage or any information to come forward so they can catch the crooks.

Michael Grabke lives next to one of the targeted vacant homes on Chestnut Avenue.

The neighborhoods quiet. Thats why its kind of unusual to have something happen like this. Maybe its too quiet, he said.

Grabke said it hasnt been unusual to see work trucks in and out of the driveway as contractors fix up the home, so it can be rented out.

My wife called me and she goes, Hey, ther

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