Another Residential Burglary - Homeowners alarm system paid off. 
A residential burglary occurred at 10:00 AM this morning in the 200 block of south Baldwin Ave..
The suspect(s) smashed the rear bedroom window and then used a trash can to step on to enter the window. Once inside the house the burglary alarm activated and the suspect(s) fled the scene. There was no property loss.
The homeowner had a burglary alarm system and used it correctely...it paid off as the thieves fled the scene without taking any of the victims property.
If you have an alarm system make sure that it functions correctly and use it every time you leave your residence.
Address/Location
Sierra Madre Police Department
242 West Sierra Madre Boulevard
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-355-1414