CCPD: Burglaries, break-ins drop
Proactive policing, juvenile curfew enforcement, has led to reduction in numbers
Vehicle burglaries and break-ins are down significantly this summer from last year.
Cape Coral police officials shared today statistics that show the drop.
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, there were 95 incidents from July 1 to July 31 of 2025. This year, thus far (July 1 to 14), there have been 35 incidents, a decrease of 63% halfway through the month.
“This dramatic reduction is a direct outcome of targeted initiative in the Community Services Bureau, whose proactive task force work conducting strict juvenile and curfew compliance checks — particularly for juveniles on probation — has been instrumental in disrupting property crime rings before they start,” said CCPD officials in a release. “In that timeframe, officers conducted 143 juvenile contacts and 77 secure juvenile contacts. These proactive efforts have correlated to an overall reduction in reported vehicle burglaries-incidents which have historically involved juvenile offenders.”
CCPD also announced the arrest of three juveniles who were apprehended this past Monday in connection to what police said is involved in a string of car burglaries at a local apartment complex.
According to the CCPD, patrol units responded to a call just before 3 a.m. regarding “suspicious individuals” breaking into vehicles. CCPD officials said officers quickly saturated the area, using drone aviation support to establish a perimeter.
CCPD officials stated two suspects were found hiding in nearby bushes, while the third was hiding behind parked cars shortly after.
“An investigation revealed the suspects were ‘car hopping’-targeting unlocked vehicles to steal cash and valuables. In total, four vehicles were confirmed to have been burglarized overnight,” CCPD’s release states. “Officers recovered several stolen items directly from the suspects at the scene, which were subsequently returned to the rightful owners.”
Recovered items, according to police, included: a white gold diamond ring, multiple vehicle key fobs and key rings, and a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses.
CCPD officials said the two of the male juveniles were 15, with the third being 17. All three were charged with three counts of burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, grand theft, and petit theft.
“As additional reports are received, more charges may be applied,” CCPD officials stated. “The Cape Coral Police Department reminds residents to continue partnering with us by locking vehicle doors, removing all valuables from sight, and never leaving spare keys or fobs inside unattended vehicles.”
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