Police Release Security Image Of Christmas Eve Burglary Suspect

YORKTOWN, NY — The Yorktown police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects investigators believe burglarized unoccupied homes on Christmas Eve.

One home in Shrub Oak and another residence in Mohegan Lake were hit by the opportunistic thieves, according to police. The burglars also attempted to enter a third home in the Hunterbrook Road area, but the homeowner used his Ring doorbell device to scare them off.

All of the houses targeted were dark or had very few lights on. Police said the thefts likely occurred between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. The burglars went directly to the master bedroom of each house and do not appear to have been inside very long, according to investigators.

Officials are asking the community to share this information with neighbors. Police canvassed the area thoroughly following the break-ins, but are also asking those whose neighborhoods were targeted by the thieves to check your home surveillance systems and share any helpful video with investigators.

Police have released a photo of one of the suspects shared from a home security system. Anyone who recognizes the person caught on camera is asked to call the Yorktown Police Department at 914-962-4141. Police are also asking the public to report any suspicious activity in the area.