Can You ID These Pleasanton Burglary Suspects, Vehicles?

PLEASANTON, CA — The Pleasanton Police Department has released the photos of two suspects and two vehicles believed to be involved in unsolved burglaries. The department reports 19 burglaries or attempted burglaries were reported in town in March and April. The positive news is that burglaries are trending slightly downward this year. There have been 30 so far in 2019, compared to 34 over the same period in 2018.

The burglaries typically take place between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. when most people are at work. However, police report that, "In some of the recent burglaries, residents were inside the home and heard the suspect(s) knock repeatedly at the front door. When the knocking went unanswered, the suspect(s) would enter the backyard or kick in the front door. Most forced entry has been made by breaking a rear glass sliding door/window after entering the backyard through an unlocked side gate. In a few instances, the entry point has been kicking in the front door."

Police report that it is common for two or three people to be in a vehicle when they arrive at a home to burglarize it. The driver stays in the car while the others approach the house.

Take a look at the photos above taken from security cameras, including one suspect dressed in distinctive clothing. If you recognize the cars or the suspects, call Pleasanton Police at (925) 931-5100.

Police offer these Burglary Safety Tips:

1. Acknowledge anyone who knocks on your front door. You do NOT have to open the door, but yell through it “go away” or “I’m not interested” so that any would-be burglar knows you're home. Daytime is the most common time for residential burglary because they think you aren’t home. Therefore, simply letting them know you are home will help them move on. Similarly, if you do answer the door and get an odd request or response such as “do you have any yard work I can do?” or “can I use your phone?” consider calling us at (925) 931-5100 to report the suspicious activity.

2. When reporting suspicious activity use (925) 931-5100 to report it. If you are reporting a burglary in progress, it is okay to dial 911. Keep in mind that if you are calling from your cell phone you may still go to CHP when dialing 911. Consider having our non-emergency (925) 931-5100 number programmed into your phone. Our phones are always answered by a live body within the first few rings.

3. If you have a security system, use it – even if you’re leaving the house for “just a few minutes." Make sure that any security cameras are functioning/recording properly. If you do not have a security system (alarm and/or cameras) consider getting one.

4. Close and secure/lock all doors and windows. This one sounds obvious but there are many people who leave windows open for fresh air or doors open for their pets when they aren't home.

5. Most importantly be aware. Pay attention to what’s going on in your neighborhood. Which cars belong in front of your neighbor’s house? Are there people loitering on your street or looking into vehicles?

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