The Live Oak Police Department has sought help from the Tallahassee Police Department in ending the string of home invasion robberies that have plagued the city since December.

“We’re talking with the robbery unit,” LOPD Chief Buddy Williams said this morning.

Williams said the TPD will send several members of its robbery unit to Live Oak Friday. He said the TPD officers will examine police reports of the invasions and give advice on different or new tactics.

Live Oak has been targeted by a group of what Williams believes to be local juveniles, who have robbed more than 20 Live Oak homes.

The most recent invasion, number 24, took place in the 900 block of southwest 5th Street at 2:50 a.m. Sunday. Most the suspects dress in black, wear masks and are usually armed.

In addition to TPD, Williams has sought help from the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The two agencies joined with LOPD a few months back to form a task force to catch the suspects. Increased patrols and manpower in targeted areas may help the situation as well, said Williams.

In response to the crimes, Williams and the LOPD are holding a mass meeting for the Hispanic community at 7 p.m. Monday at John Hale Community Park. Translators will be available. Williams said he wants to offer advice and give the Hispanic community the opportunity to ask questions.