Local residents have been instructed by police to take a number of precautions after a slew of garage doors in Minneapolis, Minnesota were broken into in the southwest part of the city. Police say valuables should not be left unattended, items such as bikes should be securely locked, and most importantly, Minneapolis garage door services should be contacted if your garage is not secured properly and can be easily accessed. Authorities say the area experienced seven car thefts, nine residential robberies and two business burglaries in a single month. Police recommend leaving lights on during evening hours and calling 911 in the event of suspicious behavior.