Burglars Damage Lafayette Home During Daytime Crime

LAMORINDA, CA — Burglars damaged both the front and back doors of a Lafayette home on Wednesday, while making off with electronics including a big screen TV and a laptop computer.

The burglary happened in the 1300 Block of Reliez Valley Road. The homeowner called police at 2:29 p.m. to report that they had just returned home to find the front door damaged. The caller stayed outside, in case the criminals were still inside.

Lafayette Police Officers searched the home and found no one inside. LPD CSI personnel responded to the home and examined the scene. According to police, "It appears the suspect(s) attempted to enter the home by kicking in the front door. The door appeared to have been struck several times, but was not breached by the suspect(s). The suspect(s) then appear to have moved into the rear yard of the home where a large rock was thrown through the rear glass door."

This was the second time officers had been called to the neighborhood that day. Earlier, a driver called to report that a vehicle had stopped to let out a passenger, who appeared to be prowling the homes in the area. The motorist provided a description of the vehicle and of the subject who appeared to be looking into nearby homes. LPD Officers responded to the area and were unable to locate the vehicle or the pedestrian.

A canvass of the neighborhood located a neighbor who had a security camera that showed the street in front of the home. The vehicle identified by the motorist was located and appears to have passed the home several times prior to officers being called to the neighborhood.

The pedestrian was described as an African American Male, dressed in dark clothing. The vehicle was described as a green SUV.

Residents of the area are asked to check their surveillance systems for the vehicle or the pedestrian.

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