Police in Trondheim are investigating three connected burglaries across the city's eastern districts. Thieves removed entire windows to enter homes while residents were away.
All incidents occurred within three days. Each targeted property had a home alarm system. Two alarms were triggered during the break-ins.
Operations leader Stian Martinsen Aalberg confirmed the connection between the cases. He said the timing makes these crimes unusual.
People are entering homes in the middle of the day here, Aalberg stated. That makes it somewhat special.
On Sunday evening, police responded to a burglary report at a Lade neighborhood home. A security guard alerted authorities after the alarm activated.
Officers arrived within ten minutes of the alarm sounding. That's a fairly short time window, Aalberg noted. They didn't have much time inside the home at least.
No suspects have been arrested from Friday, Saturday or Sunday's incidents. Police don't know if one person or multiple people are responsible.
In one Tunga district case, surveillance footage captured one individual inside the property.
Monica Stavseth's family returned from Halloween celebrations to find their home burglarized. Thieves stole silver and gold jewelry and rummaged through their daughter's bedroom.
It's clearly uncomfortable, Stavseth said. She doesn't dare sleep there. It's tough.
Police have examined all three properties and spoken with neighbors. Patrols continue searching for suspects who left before officers arrived.
Nothing was reported stolen from the most recent break-in. Security teams worked to temporarily seal the broken window.
These coordinated daytime burglaries show concerning boldness from criminals operating in residential areas. The consistent method suggests either careful planning or repeated opportunity.