Have You Seen Them? Men Attempt Break-In at Duarte Home

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

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DUARTE - A home owner confronted two men who attempted to break in to their home February 6.

The men failed to break a window after entering the rear yard of the home in the 1900 block of Royal Oaks Drive. The attempted break-in was reported around 12:50 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station.

The homeowner was working remotely when the suspects attempted their break-in.

“According to witnesses, the suspects escaped on foot through the Donald and Bernice Watson Recreation Trail, the same way they got in,” according to the Sheriff’s Temple Station in a written statement.

Additional patrols have been implemented across Duarte neighborhoods after this incident.

Deputies urge residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity; to record license plate numbers and get suspect and/or vehicle descriptions while prioritizing personal safety.

Call 911, or 626-448-9861 to report all suspicious activity.