Estherville, IA (KICD)– Police in Estherville are warning residents following a recent rash of burglaries in the community.

Police Chief Brent Shatto is advising that homes, garages and vehicles be kept locked when unoccupied and those seeing anything suspicious should contact police.

Chief Shatto says an arrest has been made in the recent theft of packages off of a front porch, but it is not noted whether or not there is a connection to the burglaries.