MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
For Immediate Release No. 20191118-061
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
HELP SMPD Identify a Burglary Suspect
The San Mateo Police Department is asking for your help with identifying a burglary suspect who attempted to enter a residence.
San Mateo, CA - On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, San Mateo Police Department officers were called to a report of an attempted residential burglary that occurred in the 1300 block of Monroe Avenue. The suspect entered the home’s backyard, removed window screens, and attempted to make entry into the residence.
The San Mateo Police Department continues to investigate this theft case and is seeking to identify the suspect seen on the attached security camera image. Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
WANTED FOR QUESTIONING
Pacific Islander male in his 30s to early 40s, and approximately 6’-00” with an average build. He was wearing an Adidas hooded sweatshirt.
TIPS ON SECURING YOUR HOME
As SMPD tackles this case, we ask our community to safeguard your property with these tips:
- Keep all doors, windows, and all other entry points locked.
- Lock your backyard side gates.
- Cut back any landscape. Keep tree canopies over six feet and shrubbery under two feet.
- Invest in a 4k HD (or better) video security system to monitor your home and the street.
- Install an alarm system and place a sign in your front yard.
- Consider rescuing a dog – Their bark is a great deterrent.
CONTACT POLICE WITH INFORMATION
Anyone with information on the identity of the pictured suspect is asked to contact Officer Phoenix O’Rourke at (650) 865-4283 or by email at
[email protected] . Anonymous tips can be submitted to
http://tinyurl.com/SMPDTips or by calling (650) 522-7676.
MEDIA INQUIRES
Michael Haobsh
Public Information Officer
Community & Media Relations
Direct: (650) 522-7626
Email:
[email protected]
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