Round Rock Police Warn Residents About Rash Of Home Burglaries

Round Rock, TX -- Round Rock police are alerting residents to a rash of recent home burglaries in local neighborhoods.

"Round Rock has seen several residential burglaries, lately, where burglars knock on the front door and – when there’s no response – go around to the back, where they break a glass door or window to gain entry into the home," police wrote on the Round Rock Police Department's Facebook page. "In one case, a firearm was stolen. In two cases this week, children left at home alone startled a burglar who quickly fled."

In one case, the suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his mid- to late 20s with black hair and an average build. The suspect was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with a polo horse insignia, dark colored jeans, and black gloves.

In one case, children were inside the home at the time of the burglary but the suspect fled after finding people in the house. The suspect is described by a 13-year-old girl who was home at the time as a man standing about 6’2” and wearing a black sweater or sweatshirt, baggy blue jeans.

The girl said the suspect was wearing a mask at the time.
"These crimes have occurred throughout the city but are centering along South A.W. Grimes Boulevard on the east side of Round Rock," police wrote on their Facebook page. they urge residents to report suspicious activity to the Round Rock Police Department.

Police acknowledge that daytime burglaries are difficult to prevent. Still, they offer tips on avoiding becoming a victim:

• Get an alarm for your home. At minimum, place an alarm sign prominently displayed leading up to the front door, even if you don’t have one. Just the possibility of an alarm can help as a deterrent.
• Cut back hedges and shrubs around your home. This gives burglars less areas to conceal themselves.
• A dog in the home or the backyard can also help deter a burglar from entering the backyard or the home.
• Last and perhaps most importantly, get to know your neighbors. A neighbor you know is more inclined to call the police if they see something suspicious on your property.