Would-Be Burglar Scared Off By San Mateo County Resident

SAN CARLOS, CA — San Mateo County sheriff's deputies are investigating a break-in at a home in San Carlos on Wednesday night that ended with the suspect fleeing upon learning that someone was home. It happened around 8:23 p.m. in the first block of Cypress Court, according to sheriff's Det. Salvador Zuno.

"The homeowner reported hearing glass break in her residence," Zuno said in a news release. "The homeowner investigated the noise and discovered someone had broken a glass slider in one of the bedrooms."

Deputies determined that a suspect or multiple suspects broke the glass door and entered the home, then fled once they realized that someone was home.

No arrest has been made in the case, which remains under investigation.

"The Sheriff’s Office would like to remind you to secure and lock any door or gates that lead to the rear of your home and report any suspicious activity," Zuno said.

Anyone with information about the burglary is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Arguel at (650) 363-4195 or marguel@smcgov.org. People can also call an anonymous tip line at (800) 547-2700.

— Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Image via Shutterstock