Full Notification

UPDATE: The individual has been identified and contacted. The Los Altos Police Department would like to thank everyone for your assistance. 

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Type of Crime: Prowling

Case#: 15-0688

Date of Incident: 05/28/2015

DETAILS:

On 5/28/15 at approximately 1115 hours the pictured subject entered the backyard of a residence located in the 200 block of Delphi Circle. The subject walked into the backyard via an unlocked side gate. He looked around while walking very quickly. The subject peered through a window and then decided to leave without attempting to gain entry into the residence. No residents were home during this incident.

The suspect is an adult male approximately 30-40 years old. He has a medium build with short light brown hair. He was wearing black shorts, walking shoes, and a gold T-shirt that says “Strength in numbers” across the front.  If you have any information regarding this incident or can assist in identifying the pictured individual, please contact the Los Altos Police Department Investigations Unit.

The Los Altos Police Department is asking the public to be vigilant in:

1.)    Reporting suspicious activity in their neighborhoods (i.e. any individuals exhibiting behavior consistent with “casing” their neighborhood, aggressive solicitors, suspicious vehicles not known to the neighborhood, etc.).  When calling, the public is asked to articulate specific observations, which would substantiate their suspicions.

2.)    Securing their homes:  There are a variety of preventative measures community members can take to secure their homes and deter criminal activity.  Some of these techniques include installing burglar alarms, locking perimeter gates and access points, installing exterior motion lights and video surveillance systems.  Any residents interested in receiving a free home security inspection are asked to contact Community Service Officer Josh Cottrell at (650) 947-2647 or email [email protected].

Please report suspicious activity to the Los Altos Police Department at (650) 947-2770. For emergency calls, or suspected in-progress crimes, please dial 9-1-1.