Morgan Hill Police released a series of surveillance photos of two men and their vehicles involved in recent residential burglaries, in an effort to identify the suspects who have allegedly stolen from homes in broad daylight.
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A May 22 press release from the Morgan Hill Police Department notes that police have responded to an increase over the last week in the occurrence of daytime home burglaries.
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The most recent such burglary was reported about 11am May 22, according to police. Two suspects and their associated vehicles were captured on video surveillance from the neighborhood. Police released images from those videos.
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“The Morgan Hill Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying these suspects,” the press release says.
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The May 22 burglary was reported in the area just north of the intersection of East Dunne Avenue and Peppertree Drive in east Morgan Hill, MHPD Sgt. Troy Hoefling said.
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Police think the gray vehicle depicted in the surveillance images is a Volkswagen Jetta or Passat. The black vehicle appears to be a newer model Honda Accord, according to Hoefling.
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The suspects have been known to park their vehicle or vehicles in the area and walk up to the front door or ring the doorbell of their targeted residence, police said. If no one answers the door, the suspects force open a door to gain entry. The suspects have stolen jewelry, cash, firearms and “anything else small enough to carry to their awaiting vehicle,” the press release states.
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Police remind all residents to lock valuable items in a safe. Residents who own firearms should lock them in a gun safe, and always remember to shut and lock the safe’s door, police said.
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Anyone with information about the recent burglaries, or the men and vehicles in the surveillance images can contact MHPD at (408) 779-2101.
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