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Tiburon Residents on Alert After Masked Intruders Attempt Home Break-Ins

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Published on October 14, 2024
Tiburon Residents on Alert After Masked Intruders Attempt Home Break-InsSource: Tiburon Police Department

Last night, at approximately 5:08 p.m., homeowners on Southridge Drive who were not present received alerts from their security systems. The camera feed showed three individuals with hats and masks lurking in the backyard and leaning against the rear slider, although they did not break into the house, according to the Tiburon Police Department.

Shortly after the first incident, at 5:26pm, residents on Gilmartin Drive encountered a similar unsettling experience. A homeowner confronted several figures on their balcony, seemingly trying to make their entry forcefully. "The subjects were scared away when they were confronted by the homeowner from inside the home, behind a closed door," the Tiburon Police Department's Instagram post specified. This series of events has urged the Tiburon Police Department to remind the community to lock all doors securely and to activate any available alarm systems and security measures.

Witness descriptions describe intruders escaping in a newer model grey Hyundai Santa Fe. The authorities are now asking for the public's assistance in this matter, urging anyone who witnesses suspicious or illegal activity to contact the police department at (415) 789-2800 or to dial 9-1-1 immediately if they encounter individuals on their property or individuals attempting to break in.