Early Wednesday morning, Sacramento police were called to a pair of burglaries on the city's south side, including one where a vehicle was driven straight through a storefront. Detectives are now working to determine whether the two break-ins are connected as they canvas the neighborhood and collect evidence.
One Storefront Smashed, Second Break-In Triggered an Alarm
In the first incident, a vehicle was driven through the front door of a business in the 7100 block of 24th Street. Not long after, officers responded to an alarm at a business on the 1440 block of Meadowview Road, according to ABC10.
Responding officers found evidence of a burglary at the Meadowview business, and police also said a vehicle struck a building at Meadowview Road and Freeport Boulevard. Authorities have not released information about any suspects and have not announced any arrests.
Burglary Detectives Take Over as Investigation Continues
The Sacramento Police Department has assigned burglary detectives to both cases, who will process the scenes and review any available surveillance footage, according to the department's Sacramento Police Department news page. Investigators are canvassing for witnesses and checking nearby cameras to build a timeline of the early morning activity.
Meadowview Corridor Has Faced Recent Violence
The 24th Street and Meadowview Road corridor has been the site of several recent crimes, including a reported stabbing earlier this month that prompted a large police response, and neighbors say that stretch has repeatedly seen serious incidents. Coverage of that earlier police operation noted residents pushing for more patrols and the preservation of surveillance footage. Detectives say community tips and camera video could be crucial to linking the two early morning burglaries.
How to Report Tips
Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Sacramento police dispatch at 916-808-5471 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357. The department's contact and tip information is listed on the City of Sacramento website. Police are urging residents to preserve any footage they have and to call the non-emergency line with tips so detectives can follow up.
