WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita police are investigating what they call "several promising leads" after recent burglaries in the Riverside area. Faith Laudermilk lives in the Riverside area. She says her neighborhood has become a target for thieves and that she almost became a victim of a home invasion. Laudermilk has lived in the Riverside neighborhood for four and a half years. She recounts the terrifying moment a man almost broke into her home. "He tried to come in my living room window. I saw him, and he saw me at the same time," said Laudermilk. "We just stood there staring at each other for a second, and then he took off running." ‘Huge red flag’: Derby police warn of phone scam Laudermilk believes her community particularly falls victim to this crime. "This is Riverside. This is the neighborhood that gets preyed upon all the way all the way to Murdock, all the way to Central," she said. The homeowner wants more police presence in the area to discourage any would-be burglars. "Or they become as scared, I want them to be as afraid as we are. We need help over here. We need help," said Laudermilk. Police encourage people to protect their homes. They encourage people to: Make sure all doors and windows are locked, even when at home. Installing and utilizing quality deadbolt locks and security systems. Keep your property well-lit, especially entry points, and consider motion-sensor lighting. Avoid the visibility of valuables through windows. Report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood immediately.