Police Release Photo of Pleasanton Burglary Suspect

Police investigators are asking for the public’s help identifying a man suspected of burglarizing at least one home in Pleasanton. According to police officials, security cameras on Menlo Ct. captured a photo of a man suspected of burglarizing a residence in the Valle Vista neighborhood on Nov. 24 at about 10 a.m.

Police officials say the suspect knocked on the door to check to see if anyone was home before going to the back to gain access to the residence. A neighbor told Patch the suspect was seen peeking into the window of the home after knocking on the door. According to Detective Barry Boccasile, this is not the first time police have seen this tactic used during daytime burglaries.

Boccasile says residents should refrain from opening the door to strangers but should speak through the door to let the person know they are home to an effort to deter would-be burglars. Boccasile also recommends using visual deterrents like alarm signs.

The number of property crimes--home burglaries, car burglaries, packages stolen from doorsteps--in the Tri-Valley has soared over the past year, frustrating residents and prompting police departments to urge everyone to “call early and often” if something seems amiss.

In 2014, the rise in car burglaries throughout Pleasanton prompted police to launch the “Hide It, Lock It, or Lose It” campaign focused on reminding those who live, work or play in Pleasanton to remove all items from a vehicle before parking in an effort to deter would-be burglars.

Police have shared surveillance video, when it’s available, in an attempt to solve property crimes in Pleasanton. 

Also See:

• Property Crimes Soar, Stealing Residents’ Peace of Mind
• Watch Pleasanton Car Burglary Suspect Caught on Camera
• Tri-Valley Man One of Two Men Arrested on Suspicion of Burglary
• Recent School Parking Lot Burglaries Prompts Pleasanton Police to Remind Community to ‘Hide It, Lock It or Lose It’

The problem with sharing video is that frequently criminals come into the Tri-Valley to commit crimes from elsewhere in the Bay Area, the Central Valley and sometimes even farther away.

Investigators ask anyone with information about this case or this person’s identity to call 925-931-5100.

Patch Editor Bea Karnes contributed to this report.