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East Contra Costa Police Link 16 Home Burglaries, Warn Public Over Key-Targeting Thefts

Police urge tighter home security during an ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • Antioch police say 16 related residential break-ins occurred from July through November across Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley.
  • In eight cases, vehicles were taken after intruders searched homes for keys.
  • Investigators believe the suspects are juveniles entering through unlocked doors or windows, sometimes after pulling screens.
  • No injuries to residents have been reported, and no particular neighborhood has been singled out.
  • Departments are coordinating with the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and advising residents to secure doors, stow keys out of sight, and report suspicious activity.