Oakland Police Department Crime Analysis Section

FUNNY, YOU DON‚T LOOK LIKE YOU'RE FROM THE CITY OF OAKLAND

SUSPECTS IN BROWN JACKETS INPERSONATE CITY WORKERS TO BURGLARIZE HOUSE

A residential burglary occurred recently in which the suspects posed as workers from the City of Oakland. Since they were successful, it is likely that they will attempt this ploy again in neighboring areas. Other cities have reported crimes with similar MOs.

Officers are requested to be on the lookout for information about this crime or these suspects.

DESCRIPTIONS Suspect 1: male, white, 40, 6‚0, 180-190 (heavyset), brown jacket with red stripes similar to a construction uniform Suspect 2: male, white, 20-30, 5‚6, 135-140 (thin), red bandana covering hair, brown jacket with red stripes Suspect 3: male, white, 20-30, 5‚9, 140-150 (thin), baseball cap, brown jacket with red stripes

REPORT DATE, DAY, TIME LOCATION CODE CRIME BEAT SUMMARY 03-072183 10-Aug-03 Sun 1630 936 57th St 459(R) Residential Burglary 10X Suspects rang the doorbell. As victim was walking to front door, suspects walked into her backyard. Victim confronted suspects and S1 claimed he was the boss representing the City of Oakland and they were there to trim the trees in the backyard. Victim sent them away and walked back into her house. She realized her back door was still open, and went to her bedroom to find her cash had been stolen. It appears the suspects entered the house through the back door.

OPD personnel should advise citizens to use special caution when answering their doors. Remind them to refuse entry to anyone they do not know and to keep doors and windows locked whenever possible.

Additionally, advise citizens to be wary of anyone claiming to be from an organization such as City of Oakland, PG&E, a telephone or cable company, etc, especially if such visitors are not expected. Citizens should always ask to see a repair worker‚s ID before letting them enter. Remind citizens that if a repair worker does not have a prearranged appointment, they should call the company to ask if they sent a worker out and for the name and description of the worker they sent.