Oakland Park is alerting residents to be aware of thieves who are targeting empty houses for sale and stealing appliances.

Neal Wiseman, who has been a realtor for nearly 30 years in Broward County , has seen it happen.

"They are taking them in and out in 20 minutes, pulling up with a box truck," he said.

One home in Oakland Park had $10,000 worth of appliances stolen.

Appliances stolen and resold online

The thieves have stolen ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, and dishwashers. Wiseman thinks they are sold on internet sites.

The Broward Sheriff's Office said that besides Oakland Park, two homes in West Park were hit last month.

"I think technology has made it easy for low-end burglars to go about doing this," Wiseman said.

Security tips for homeowners

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