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MEDIA RELEASE / COMMUNITY ALERT
SAN MATEO POLICE DEPARTMENT
BELMONT POLICE DEPARTMENT
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE



Burglars Arrested in Belmont – Tied to Cases in Belmont, San Mateo, and Unincorporated San Mateo

Thursday, September 20th – 10:55 am:

Belmont Police were alerted to suspicious activity in the 300 Block of Chesterton by alert neighbors who observed a vehicle driven by a female subject with two associated males who appeared to be “casing” residences on the block. Belmont officers arrived quickly and were able to stop the suspect vehicle, a dark colored Kia, and its three occupants in the area of Chesterton and Mountain View Avenues in Belmont. San Mateo Police Department responded to the area to assist, quickly followed by SMPD Detectives.

Investigation quickly revealed similarities between the subjects and vehicle involved and several residential burglaries committed this week in both the City of San Mateo and Unincorporated San Mateo (Sheriff’s Office Jurisdiction). Based on evidence of some of these crimes located at the stop on Chesterton Avenue, the three subjects were arrested.

Belmont Police, San Mateo Police, and the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office have assembled together and continue to work collaboratively to match the suspects up to a number of recent residential burglaries in this area. Some of the burglaries linked to these suspects include at least one burglary in Belmont, at least two in the City of San Mateo, and at least three in unincorporated San Mateo. Detectives are continuing to match property seized in this investigation to additional crimes in these and other jurisdictions – additional agencies are being contacted for crimes committed in these additional jurisdictions. Although there is still active follow-up being done on this joint investigation, at the time of this writing, the suspects below have been booked (the two Juveniles into Hillcrest, and the Adult into San Mateo County Jail) on several Residential Burglaries, possession of stolen property, and Conspiracy.

ARRESTED:
Adult:
Nyzeina Shameka Eberhart, Age 27, of San Francisco
Juveniles:
Male, Age 15, of San Francisco
Male, Age 16, of San Francisco

Safety Message –
Residents everywhere regularly ask law enforcement what they can do to protect themselves from residential burglars, and particularly from the strong recent trend of “solicitor-type” burglaries. Our top answer to this question has always been to remind our community members to call us if you see or hear anything suspicious in your neighborhood! Contact your local law enforcement agency by dialing 911 or calling your agency’s non-emergency dispatch number (listed below). Patrol officers in your area work hard to deter and reduce crime, but we can not be everywhere at once. We encourage all of our community members to “be our extra eyes and ears.” Neighborhood Watch is an effective way to bond together as a neighborhood and watch out for each other. Call your local agency at the numbers below to find out more about Neighborhood Watch in your area.

Secure Your Home When You are Away –
Even if you are only to be gone for a few minutes, lock the doors and windows in your home when you are leaving. Burglars will search the perimeter of your home to find an easy way in. Any unlocked door or window can serve this purpose, and it only takes a few minutes for your valuables to be taken. Also – mark your valuables, record serial numbers, and take photos so that these items could be identified by police if they are taken.

General Tips about Solicitors –
Follow your instinct. If you feel something is not right with a situation, or if you have any problem with solicitors that makes you suspicious or uncomforatable,
contact local law enforcement right away.

Remember - You have no obligation to open your front door to solicitors.
However - Criminals may also prey on empty homes when nobody answers the door, so a firm verbal response from behind your door that you see them out there but you are not interested should make them leave. If it doesn’t, call the police.

For solicitors posing as Public Works, PG&E, and Cal Water workers:
You are always welcome to contact your local public works division to find out if work is scheduled to be done in your area that would require access to your property.
Cal Water can be reached at 650-558-7800 to verify local work being done – all of their employees carry Cal Water ID. http://www.calwater.com/
Customers are encouraged to call PG&E's customer service line at 1-800-PGE-5000 to verify an appointment and/or PG&E's presence in the community.
www.pge.com


IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

Belmont Police Dispatch: 650-595-7400
Anonymous Tips to Belmont Police: 650-598-3000
Belmont Neighborhood Watch: 650-595-7400

San Mateo Police Dispatch: 650-522-7700
Anonymous Tips to SMPD: 650-522-7676 (voice) 650-262-3473 (text)
San Mateo Police Neighborhood Watch: 650-522-7744 or [email protected]

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch: 650-363-4911
Anonymous Tips to San Mateo County SO: 800-547-2700
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Neighborhood Watch: 650-257-3406 (Dep. Pedro Miqueo)



MEDIA FOLLOW-UP:
This Media Release involves Arrestees, with active follow-up investigation being conducted for multiple crimes in multiple jurisdictions. Any media follow-up should be directed to the San Mateo County District Attorney's office. SMPD does not have current booking photos of the suspects. Any media inquiries about booking photos should be directed to the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.

Belmont Police PIO – Lieutenant Pat Halleran – 650-595-7430
San Mateo Police PIO - Sergeant Dave Norris – 650-522-7626
San Mateo Co. SO PIO – Detective Rebecca Rosenblatt – 650-363-4800




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