BRINNON — In search of leads to a rash of break-ins during the past two months, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office held a community meeting that drew more than 100 Brinnon residents Thursday night.
Out of 13 incidents reported by Brinnon-area residents, 10 were actual burglaries, said Detective Debby Kronk, the south county’s crime detective.
None of the break-ins has resulted in injury to any of homeowners, detective said.
“We might have two groups of people working in this area,” Kronk told the crowd.
“We are getting little bits and pieces, but we haven’t been able to put it all together — that is why we are here to get your help.”
The recent crime wave in Brinnon might be connected to a known “drug house” residence, Kronk said.
However, the sheriff’s office does not have enough evidence to make arrests, she said.
The authorities are instead choosing to educate the public in the hopes of preventing future burglaries.
“Hopefully we will get people to meet their neighbors and report if they see a suspicious activity,” Kronk said.
“Statistics show that when there are neighbors helping neighbors, whether you like each other or not, it works.”
Call 9-1-1
The detective urged people to call the emergency phone number, even if their report does not involve an emergency.
“If you see something suspicious call 9-1-1,” Kronk said. “Even when it’s not an emergency, it’s OK.”
