JANUARY 9TH. A WARNING FROM FRANKLIN POLICE ABOUT HOME. BREAK-INS. POLICE SAY A MULTI-STATE CRIME RING IS TARGETING THE HOME OF ASIAN BUSINESS OWNERS. SEVERAL FRANKLIN RESIDENTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN HIT. POLICE ARE ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY AND T
Franklin police warn of burglary ring targeting Asian business owners
The Franklin Police Department recommends keeping valuables and money in a safe or an off-site safety deposit box as a precautionary measure.
Updated: 6:32 PM CDT Oct 10, 2025
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Asian business owners are being targeted by a multistate burglary ring, according to the Franklin Police Department. The crime spree has already victimized several Franklin residents, with thieves specifically targeting homes of Asian business owners across multiple jurisdictions.Law enforcement officials are urging residents to be vigilant about suspicious activity in their neighborhoods and implement preventive security measures. “We are asking for everyone’s help in spreading the word about this,” the Franklin Police Department said in a statement.The department recommends keeping valuables and money in a safe or an off-site safety deposit box as a precautionary measure.Police encourage community members to immediately report any suspicious persons or vehicles in their neighborhoods.Top HeadlinesSister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106’I’m heartbroken’: Man dead following shooting involving off-duty officer, family speaks54-hour weekend closure through Hale Interchange announcedWATCH Man dead after shooting involving off-duty Milwaukee police officer
Asian business owners are being targeted by a multistate burglary ring, according to the Franklin Police Department.
The crime spree has already victimized several Franklin residents, with thieves specifically targeting homes of Asian business owners across multiple jurisdictions.
Law enforcement officials are urging residents to be vigilant about suspicious activity in their neighborhoods and implement preventive security measures.
“We are asking for everyone’s help in spreading the word about this,” the Franklin Police Department said in a statement.
The department recommends keeping valuables and money in a safe or an off-site safety deposit box as a precautionary measure.
Police encourage community members to immediately report any suspicious persons or vehicles in their neighborhoods.
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