A quiet evening in the ultra-wealthy California community of Hillsborough was disrupted on February 10th, 2024, when the Hillsborough Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting an attempted burglary at a residence on Orange Court. The incident unfolded at 6:07 PM when a resident, located in their bedroom, encountered a masked individual clad in all-black clothing who had entered the home, police said.
Upon realizing the presence of the resident, the suspect hastily fled through the backyard, prompting the resident to immediately contact law enforcement. Hillsborough Police officers swiftly arrived at the scene, establishing a perimeter around the property within two minutes of the emergency call.
Collaborating with the San Mateo, Burlingame, and San Bruno Police Departments, Hillsborough Police conducted an extensive neighborhood search, deploying drones to aid in the pursuit. Despite these efforts, it was determined that the suspect(s) had already left the vicinity, police added.