Merrillville, Indiana – A suspect is in custody after attempted door entries across Merrillville, Indiana neighborhoods.
According to the Merrillville Police Department, officers have been investigating multiple reports over the past several weeks of a male subject allegedly attempting to kick in residential front doors and checking vehicle door handles to see whether they were unlocked.
Police said the incidents were captured on residential doorbell cameras throughout the community. The department’s Patrol Division remained proactive in locating the suspect, increasing vigilance and conducting follow-up investigations tied to the reports.
As a result of those efforts, officers have taken a suspect into custody. Authorities have not yet released the individual’s name or potential charges. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police credited Patrol Shift Commander Rice and patrol officers for what the department described as swift response and coordinated police work. Officials emphasized that situational awareness and community reporting played a key role in identifying and locating the suspect.
Residents are reminded to continue locking doors, securing vehicles and reporting suspicious activity immediately. Police say many vehicle-related incidents occur when doors are left unlocked.
The reports had raised safety concerns among homeowners and commuters who rely on neighborhood parking and residential streets daily.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Merrillville Police Department.
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