In recent weeks, the Pleasanton Police Department has seen an increase in daytime residential burglaries occurring between 10 am and 4 pm. The typical scenario is that one or more subjects approach a home, ring the doorbell, and wait for a response. If no one answers, the subject(s) wait outside for a short time and then either force entry through a side door (usually through the side garage door) or the front door. If confronted, these subjects might be dressed in business attire and have a cover story such as door-to-door sales or marketing. It is likely the subjects have a getaway car parked in the area which is also likely to be occupied by a subject acting as a lookout. Residents are asked to stay alert to strange cars or people in their neighborhood. It is critical that residents call the police immediately, before calling anyone else, when reporting these circumstances.
Please ensure all doors and windows are locked, including side garage doors and second story windows. Even if home during the day, it is important to keep the garage door closed. Any vehicles should always be locked and DO NOT LEAVE AYTHING OF VALUE IN THE CAR, including phones, purses, brief cases and computers.
For additional information on preventing thefts and burglaries, please refer to the Pleasanton police Department website http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/police/prevention/default.asp, or call our crime prevention unit at 925-931-5242.
