A string of home break-ins has left residents in Somerville, Massachusetts on edge during the holidays.

Somerville Police said that the incidents happened along Harold Street, Wyatt Street, and Dimick Street over the weekend. Two of the break-ins happened between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

The suspect is described as "a male with dark complexion, operating a scooter and wearing a puffy jacket." Police believe he may have been targeting empty homes.

Nancy Rosen, who lives in the affected neighborhood, says she's been taking extra precautions this week. "I just paid attention in a different way," she said. "I locked up more, kept lights on more."

It's still unclear whether anything was taken, but Rosen said the situation leaves her on edge with hope that

"Even if you take nothing of any value,

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