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See How Burglary Suspect Used Doggie Door To Get Into Area Home: VIDEO

Police are hoping someone recognizes and can identify the man. And good advice for ANYONE with a doggie door ...

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg police are looking for a suspected burglar who last week broke into a home by reaching through the doggie door and unlocking the main door.

The incident, caught on a surveillance camera, occurred July 13 around 8 p.m. in the area of 34the Avenue and 57th Street North, the St. Petersburg Police Department said.

"Please use this as a warning that doggie doors sometimes can become an opportunity for a burglar," police said. "If you have a doggie door, it's a good idea to have one that locks or to install a double cylinder door lock that locks with a key from both sides."

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Anyone who can identify the suspect is asked to text the keyword "SPPD" and the tip to Tip-411 (847-411).

Also see: Recognize Anyone In This Video? Yacht Break-in Surveillance Footage Released

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