Occurred on 11/17/2015 at 5:52
While the victims were out to dinner, an unknown suspect described below entered the residence through a set of double glass doors located in the backyard. The suspect was captured on a surveillance camera entering the backyard through a side gate. The suspect was then able to open the double doors, even though they were secured with a dead bolt lock, because the anchor lock that stabilizes the doors what not engaged. Once inside, the suspect ransacked the home and removed the listed items below before fleeing.
Loss: US Currency, gold coins and silver coins.
Suspect information: Based on the suspect’s physique he appeared to be a male, approximately 6 ft. tall, 190 lbs., wearing a light colored hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black tennis shoes with an unknown emblem on the sides. The footage also shows the suspect wearing light colored gloves with dark fingertips.
Home Security Tips
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Always lock your windows and doors when you go out, even if for only a few minutes.
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If you return home and find your pedestrian door that leads into your home locked, and you are certain that you left it unlocked, DO NOT GO INSIDE!
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Call 9-1-1 ~ Burglars often lock this door to slow down a victim, allowing the burglar extra time to get out of the home before the resident enters.
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If your home is equipped with an alarm, always activate it even if you’re only going out for a short walk.
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Always keep your front and rear porch lights on from dusk to dawn and use motion detector lighting along the sides of your home or areas with little foot traffic.
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Use timers on indoor lamps to give the appearance that you are home.
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Adjust window coverings for optimal privacy while maintaining good visibility outside.
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If your garage door has a remote shutoff button on the wall-mounted control, located in the garage, consider locking the door nightly. This will prevent your garage door from being opened remotely.
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If you have a safe, make sure that it is properly bolted to concrete so that it cannot be easily removed.
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Always close and lock your safe and never leave a key or combination out or in an easy to find location (i.e. office, nightstand, etc).
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When you leave on vacation, remember to call the Police Department for a “Vacation Check” 949-644-3681 or sign-up online at www.nbpd.org. Also, ask a trusted friend or neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail while you are away.
For more information on securing your home, please click on this link: HOME SECURITY TIPS
Report all suspicious activity by calling the Newport Beach Police Department at 949-644-3717.
