Police in Mequon, Wisconsin, are warning residents of an illegal alien South American crime ring in their community.

The Mequon Police Department (MPD) hosted a regional information-sharing meeting for police agencies across Southeastern Wisconsin that have been affected by recent criminal activities to share intelligence and coordinate efforts.

MPD shared the following trends that have been identified among the burglaries:

• All burglaries occurred between the days of Thursday and Sunday, during evening hours, with entry from the backyard. The homes were often located on cul-de-sacs or dead-end roads, near wooded areas or golf courses, and unoccupied at the time of the break-in.
• Stolen items have included jewelry, watches, designer purses, and cash.
• Audible security systems and exterior cameras appear to have deterred burglars in several cases.
• Trail cameras or other monitoring devices may be used by suspects to monitor the comings and goings of residences.