Police step up patrols in Long Beach after series of overnight burglaries

Police in Long Beach are stepping up patrols after three homes were hit in a series of overnight burglaries. 

Two happened on the city's eastside near Long Beach State Friday night. At one home, police say the suspects smashed a sliding door and made off with jewelry.  At another home, someone called 9-1-1 to report three suspicious men in their backyard. 

In another incident, police say the suspects pried open a door at a home on Country Club Drive and Stewart Way and stole jewelry. 

Neighbors say they are not surprised to hear about the new break-ins. 

"Every time I leave my house, I think someone else will be there by the time I get back," said Brenda Leymaster, a resident. 

Police say detectives are investigating the crimes and are working to determine whether the incidents are related.