(WSB Radio) -- Cobb County Police are asking for the public's help in catching the burglars who have targeted businesses all over east Cobb.  Sgt. Dana Pierce tells WSB for the most part, they get in by breaking in through the roof.

"At least 18 business burglaries have happened since November 1st of this year.   We believe in at least two-thirds of these business burglaries, the method of operation of the suspect has been the same," said Pierce.

Pierce says they have stepped up patrols in Johnson Ferry, Roswell Road, and the Lower Roswell Road areas.  "All these roads are fairly heavily traveled roadways, and any activity past midnight, or even after darkness hours, should be very suspicious to people," said Pierce.

Sports bars and gas stations appear to be have been the primary targets.  Pierce encourages business owners to not only install security cameras, but to leave a light on.

"If an officer or a citizen is driving by and they see movement inside of the business, they can immediately dial 9-1-1," said Pierce.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cobb County Police Department.