Crime & Safety
WATCH: Burglary Suspects Stroll Though Los Altos Home
Turning to the public, police released a photo and video for possible identification of the pair.

The Los Altos Police Department today released surveillance video and a photo of burglary suspects from a break-in on Harrington Court in Los Altos.
Officers responded May 15 to the break-in call on the 600 block of Harrington where it appeared at least two suspects entered through a rear window, while the residents were away, and allegedly stole electronic devices and jewelry, police said.
(A security camera captured images of the suspects during the crime. Video can be seen below.)
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The suspects were described as African-American males approximately 18 to 25 years old, police said. The two were wearing hooded sweatshirts -- one in gray and one in blue -- with hoods up, and one suspect carried a blue duffel bag.
Police ask that anyone with information about the burglary or the identity of the suspects contact the Investigative Services Division at (650) 947-2770.
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The Los Altos Police Department would also like to remind the public to be vigilant in the following areas:
- Reporting suspicious activity in your neighborhood (i.e. any individuals exhibiting behavior consistent with “casing” the neighborhood, aggressive solicitors, suspicious vehicles not known to the neighborhood, etc.). When calling, be ready to articulate specific observations, which would substantiate suspicions.
- Securing your home: There are a variety of preventative measures community members can take to secure their homes and deter criminal activity. Some of these techniques include installing burglar alarms, locking perimeter gates and access points, installing exterior motion lights, and video surveillance systems.
- Any residents interested in receiving a free home security inspection are asked to contact Community Service Officer Josh Cottrell at (650) 947-2647.
Please report all suspicious activity to the Los Altos Police Department at (650) 947-2770. For emergency calls, or suspected in-progress crimes, please dial 9-1-1
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