Tips from Social Media Helped ID Alamo Burglary Suspect Caught on Video

Thanks to tips following Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff social media posts and coverage by local news outlets, the identity of an Alamo burglary suspect is now known.

On Thursday, July 31, 2014, the Office of the Sheriff posted surveillance video and still photos of the suspect from a burglary that occurred at the 500 block of Neely Court on July 5, 2014. This was posted on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The information was also provided to local media outlets.

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Because of tips provided by several people, Detectives have identified the suspect as 29-year-old Kyle Facchin of Walnut Creek. Facchin may be driving a black colored Honda CR-V. Facchin may be a suspect in other residential burglaries in Alamo and possibly south Contra Costa County.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Facchin is asked to call the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2647. For any tips, please email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

The Office of the Sheriff urges residents to always lock their doors and windows, install and use a home alarm system and report any suspicious people or vehicles to their local law enforcement agency.