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### **I.

Introduction**

This report outlines the details of a burglary that occurred at the residence located at
123 Main Street, Anytown, USA. The purpose of this report is to document the findings
of the initial investigation, including witness statements, evidence collected, and any
relevant observations made by the responding officers.

### **II. Incident Overview**

At approximately 10:15 PM on October 4, 2023, the Anytown Police Department


received a call from the homeowner, Mr. John Smith, reporting a burglary in progress at
his residence. Mr. Smith stated that he had returned home to find the front door ajar and
heard noises coming from inside the house. He immediately exited the premises and
called 911.

### **III. Initial Response**

Upon arrival at the scene at 10:25 PM, Officer Jane Doe and Officer John Smith (Badge
#5678) observed the following:

- The front door of the residence was partially open, with visible signs of forced entry.
- A window on the left side of the house was also found to be broken.
- No suspects were observed in the immediate vicinity.

Officers secured the area and called for backup. The Anytown K-9 Unit was dispatched
to assist in the search for any potential suspects.

### **IV. Witness Statements**

1. **Mr. John Smith (Homeowner)**


- Mr. Smith reported that he left his home at approximately 8:00 PM and returned
around 10:00 PM.
- He stated that he noticed the front door was ajar and heard noises coming from inside.
- Mr. Smith described the noises as “shuffling” and “clattering” but could not identify any
specific items being moved.

2. **Neighbor (Ms. Emily Johnson)**


- Ms. Johnson reported seeing a suspicious individual loitering near the residence
around 9:30 PM.
- She described the individual as a male, approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a dark
hoodie and jeans.
- Ms. Johnson noted that the individual left the area shortly before Mr. Smith returned
home.

### **V. Evidence Collected**


- **Photographs:** Officers took photographs of the forced entry point and the broken
window.
- **Fingerprints:** A fingerprint kit was used to collect potential fingerprints from the door
handle and window frame.
- **Footprints:** A K-9 unit was deployed to track any potential footprints leading away
from the scene.

### **VI. Recommendations**

The following actions are recommended:

1. **Review Surveillance Footage:** Officers should canvass the neighborhood for any
surveillance cameras that may have captured the suspect or the incident.
2. **Follow Up with Witnesses:** Further interviews with Mr. Smith and Ms. Johnson
may yield additional information.
3. **Check Local Pawn Shops:** Investigate local pawn shops for any items that may
have been stolen from the residence.
4. **Increased Patrols:** Increase police patrols in the area to deter further criminal
activity.

###**References for Further Reading:**

1. **Bureau of Justice Statistics.** (2023). "Burglary Statistics." Retrieved from


BJS.gov(https://www.bjs.gov).
2. **National Institute of Justice.** (2022). "Best Practices for Police Investigations."
Retrieved from NIJ.gov(https://nij.ojp.gov).
3. **International Association of Chiefs of Police.** (2021). "Guidelines for Effective
Crime Scene Investigation." Retrieved from IACP.org(https://www.theiacp.org).

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