CARLSBAD, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- There have been 22 home burglaries in the city of Carlsbad since August and the local department says they are seeing a very clear pattern. “Between 6 and 8 p.m. is where we are seeing nearly all the burglaries happening,” said Detective Paige Harr from the Carlsbad City Police Department. Harr says dinner time is crime time, as these burglars have been staking out homes and waiting to make their moves while homeowners are out for the evening. “Inside the home they are targeting jewels, jewelry and cash. It’s the easiest for them to sell. It’s very lucrative,” Harr continued. At a police information meeting, held Tuesday, concerned neighbors and victims gathered to learn more about the ongoing issues. “It’s concerning, it’s very scary. It’s just awful,” said one woman who says she was burglarized. Some in attendance say they’ve changed their locks and added security protections. Investigators say these thieves like to target secondary homes along with using nature to stake out homeowners coming and going. The Carlsbad Police Department says when the community mobilizes using technology, thieves find it hard to hide. “People with good cameras in the front and rear of their house and license plate readers lead us to victory on cases,” said Harr.