Crime & Safety
Masked Men Try to Break Down South San Francisco Door in Burglary Attempt: Police
A resident told police three masked men tried to kick in his front door. When the resident held the front door closed, they fled, cops said.
By Bay City News Service:
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Police are seeking three men who allegedly tried to break into a South San Francisco home Monday night but fled when they realized the home was occupied.
At 10:21 p.m., officers responded to a report of an attempted break-in at a home in the 2400 block of Olympic Drive, according to police.
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The home's resident told police that three masked men tried to kick in his front door. When the resident held the front door closed, the suspects fled, according to police.
One of the suspects was holding a black firearm while another held a crowbar, police said.
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The three were described as men between 18 and 25 years old. They all wore dark clothing and dark hooded sweatshirts, according to police.
The trio fled in a white four-door sedan and was last seen traveling north on Olympic Drive, police said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact South San Francisco police Officer Perez at (650) 829-7297. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call an anonymous tip line at (650) 952-2244 or email tips@ssf.net.
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