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The San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects from Redwood City in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on June 13 in Woodside, according to a press release on June 22. Law enforcement officials used security footage and automated license plate readers to identify the suspects’ vehicles.
The burglary occurred at a home on the 2100 block of Greenways Drive. The resident reported the incident two days later, on June 15.
Home security footage showed the suspects entering the residence through the garage as they began to look through items. The video showed the burglars fleeing the home when the alarm system activated and no items were taken.
Using the security footage and ALPR technology, deputies identified the vehicle and located it in the area of Twin Dolphin Drive in Redwood City on June 16.
The suspects, ages 37 and 46, were arrested and booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility on suspicion of residential burglary.
“While no property was stolen in this incident, the case underscores the value of home security systems,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office also offered the following tips:
- Ensure your home is well-lit and consider installing motion-sensor lights.
- Use a security system if you have one.
- Eliminate hiding spots by trimming bushes and trees near windows.
- When going out of town, hold your mail and deliveries or ask a neighbor to collect them. Do not advertise your absence or post about vacation plans on social media. For more information about the Sheriff’s Office vacation house checks visit tinyurl.com/SheriffVacationCheck.
- Report suspicious activity by calling the Sheriff’s Office at 650-363-4911 or 911 in an emergency.
The Almanac does not publish the names of suspects before they have been formally charged with a crime.
