Crime & Safety
Attempted Burglary on East Mendocino Street
Resident reports attempted burglary on East Mendocino Street between Braeburn Road and the wash.
An Altadena family received an unwelcome surprise Friday evening when an unidentified suspect attempted to enter their residence on the 1500 block of East Mendocino Street.
The family was watching television shortly before 8 p.m. when they heard a suspect trying to force open their rear patio door into their kitchen, said volunteer Carolyn Seitz.
The family’s dog started barking at the door and the homeowner called 911 and yelled, “The police are coming,” Seitz said.
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staked out the yard and secured the residence but were unable to locate the suspect who had fled the scene, Seitz said.
According to Seitz, the homeowner believes the suspect may have entered their backyard through a neighbor’s driveway or side yard.