Crime Blotter: Vehicle Break-in, Home Burglary Reported Saturday

Crime blotter information provided by the Sierra Madre Police Department.

Saturday, June 8

Overnight, an unknown suspect forced entry into a vehicle parked at the curb in the 100 block of Esperanza Drive.  The suspect smashed the left side window with an unknown object and removed a suitcase from the rear seat.

A resident from the 400 block of East Highland Avenue reported that her house had been burglarized during a four day span that she was away.  The investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the residence through an unlocked side door and accessed selective areas of the house. The suspect(s) removed several pieces of heirloom silverware and cash.

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