An overnight smash-and-grab spree turned a cluster of Roseville hotels into a crime scene, with police saying at least a dozen cars were broken into in lots near Taylor Road and Highway 65. Guests and staff at several properties woke up yesterday to shattered glass and missing belongings, and authorities warned the count could grow as more travelers discover damage and report it. Detectives spent the morning canvassing the parking areas for surveillance footage as the investigation continued.
Where The Break-Ins Hit
About 10 vehicles were broken into at a Residence Inn in the 1900 block of Taylor Road between about 8 PM Monday and 6:30 AM yesterday, and at least two more were reported next door at the Home2 Suites on Freedom Way, according to The Sacramento Bee. Police told the outlet the number of reported break-ins could increase as additional guests check their cars and come forward. Hotel staff are cooperating with investigators while managers review camera footage for anything useful.
Police: Tools Used To Smash Windows
Officers said burglars used tools to smash vehicle windows and are checking whether similar break-ins at the Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites are connected because of the matching method of operation, KCRA reported. No suspect descriptions had been released as detectives continued collecting video and other evidence from the scene.
The Roseville Police Department asked anyone with information to call 916-774-5000, according to The Sacramento Bee. Detectives are treating the cases as a possible series while they review license-plate reads and camera angles to identify suspects.
Real-Time Tools And Safety Steps
City police documents note that Roseville operates a Real-Time Crime Center that consolidates camera feeds and license-plate data for investigators, a capability the department says has been fully operational since spring 2023 and can speed follow-up on clustered crimes. City of Roseville documents describe how that center supports investigations, and the city also publishes practical parking-lot safety advice. Guidance from the City of Roseville recommends hiding valuables, parking in well-lit areas and reporting suspicious activity to police.
Hotel managers in the area said they were reviewing camera logs and reminding guests to secure their possessions, while police urged anyone who found damage or missing items to file a report. Investigators also asked witnesses or anyone with video to contact the Roseville Police Department's nonemergency line as detectives continue to work the case, KCRA reported.
