After a rash of home break-ins, San Diego police are warning Carmel valley residents to be on alert for burglars targeting their neighborhoods.
San Diego Police are investigating four break-ins that happened in broad daylight. All four homes were hit on Sept. 23.
In each case the burglars made sure the homeowners were gone then blasted through a back door or window. Each break-in was within just a mile or two of one another.
“I received a frantic call from my wife indicating we were possibly burglarized,” one victims told NBC 7.
This victim, who wished not to be identified by name, said the burglars must have been watching the home well before the break-in.
They waited for the family to leave before smashing through the patio sliding glass door. It's boarded up for now, the resident said.
The victims said the burglars did a thorough search of each room. They bypassed expensive, more difficult items to sell and took small valuable family heirlooms instead.
In all four burglaries, the suspects targeted high-end jewelry and prescription drugs, investigators said. They ransacked the homes and took their time searching.
Like many of the residents in Carmel Valley, the burglary victims were taken by surprise.
This is the type of crime not often seen in the community.
“It’s more of an eye opener that while we live in a nice community, crime is pervasive. It is in our area and our neighbors and our neighborhood watch group need to have more often and more detailed communication so that everybody understands to keep our eyes open,” the victim added.
Police are asking residents to be vigilant and to watch out for each other, especially if you know your neighbor will be away for the day or longer. All suspicious activity should be reported to officials.
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