Theft Suspects Startle Woman Inside Vehicle: Morgan Hill Police

MORGAN HILL, CA — A possible break-in to a vehicle with a woman inside was reported to Morgan Hill Police Wednesday, jarring the occupant who screamed as the two suspects approached, the department indicated.

In what is being called "an unfortunate incident" by police, the woman told officers she was sitting inside her vehicle when the duo attempted to open the door and ran off when she screamed.

Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects, who appeared to get into a white vehicle and flee the scene, police said.

The department does not believe this was any kind of attempted carjacking but instead a group attempting to break in to vehicles, and once they saw an occupant, they fled.

Police wants to remind everyone to remember to lock doors and windows and not leave anything in plain view. Thieves will typically not break into vehicle if they don't see anything of value inside.