An east Tulsa family is warning others about becoming complacent after their home is broken into and two cars are taken.
Jasper Rowland is a friend of the family and says they were out of town when the home invasion occurred. However, there were people inside the house at the time.
“There were six people in the house. There was a family that was staying here looking after the house. They’re refugees that were living on the property, but they also asked them to come over and stay, and there were three children and two adults, and then we have an older lady that is staying with Cathy and Dan,” said Rowland.
Rowland said the refugees were staying at the home while the family was out of the country on vacation.
Rowland tells 2 News that he believes the family’s dog, Callie, used the power of her paws to open the door, leaving the house wide open for criminals to come inside and help themselves to the keys of a Dodge Hellcat and also a Subaru.
Rowland said the family leaves its car keys on a table just inside the front door, which makes them easy for criminals to spot.