Updated at 5:27 p.m. with information from Argyle police.
Investigators are working to identify three men suspected of burglarizing multiple homes around Argyle and Ponder.
Law enforcement officials said at least three homes were burglarized between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 30.
The Denton County Sheriff's Office and Argyle Police Department are investigating the incidents.
The men would ring the doorbell and, if no one answered, kick in the front door, the sheriff's office said.
Police said residents need to be even more cautious this time of year, as they have more packages delivered to their doorsteps.
“Someone coming onto your porch is not that uncommon and that’s what makes this so dangerous,” said Chief Jackson.
Investigators say the men suspected in these three burglaries were traveling in a silver Chevrolet sedan. A registration sticker was not visible on the windshield, officials said.
During one of the burglaries, a loaded AR-15 rifle and light body armor were stolen, sheriff officials said.
Argyle police are investigating one of the burglaries, at a home in the 400 block of Old Justin Road, that took place around 1 p.m. on Nov. 30.
The men disabled the Ring camera, then removed a brown metal gun safe, around 4 feet tall by 2 feet wide, eight firearms and a number of gold rings.
“Anytime a firearm is taken that's very concerning to us because we don't know if that firearm will be used potentially against an officer should we come in contact with them,” said Chief Jackson.
Police say the suspects didn't realize removing the Ring camera was pointless since the images are captured live and recorded.
"Maybe they think the hard drive is inside the camera not understanding its broadcasting live as soon as you walk up,” said Chief Jackson.
Police said the main suspect was heavyset and wearing a mask with red, yellow, and green stripes.
Anyone with information on the burglaries in Denton should contact Investigator Charles Craft with the sheriff's office at 940-349-1685 or Detective Glenn with the Argyle police at 940-464-7254 or tglenn@argyletx.com.
