The Brief
- El Cerrito police are investigating two home burglaries that occurred within 30 minutes of each other Wednesday evening.
- Officers believe the same suspects are responsible for both break-ins because of similar entry methods and the same vehicle linked to the crimes.
- Authorities are asking residents to review home security footage for a newer-model black Jeep Cherokee without a front license plate.
EL CERRITO, Calif. – El Cerrito police are investigating two home burglaries that occurred within 30 minutes of each other Wednesday evening. Authorities believe the same suspects may be responsible and are reminding residents to remain vigilant.
The burglaries occurred in nearby areas and involved similar methods of entry. Police also found surveillance footage showing the same vehicle near both homes, according to the El Cerrito Police Department.
The crimes
The backstory:
The first burglary was reported around 6:40 p.m. at a home in the 6800 block of Snowdon Avenue. Responding officers found signs of forced entry at the back of the home, but the suspects had fled.…