F.V. police: Three burglaries added to recent break-ins

Three more burglaries and one attempt were added to the rash of burglaries and attempted burglaries to hit Fountain Valley in the past two weeks.

Police said suspects attempted to enter a home Sunday in the 10600 block of El Silbido through a rear sliding door but fled the scene with the homeowner turned on the lights.

During the investigation, police reportedly found three more burglaries in the area. In each of the crimes, the suspect entered through an unlocked door or window while residents were sleeping.

On Feb. 23, police responded to five attempted burglaries in the 10700 block of El Picador Circle and El Gorra Circle in Fountain Valley. Police said the attempts were made between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.

In most of the incidents, the suspect or suspects went into the backyards and attempted to enter the homes from a screened window or patio door. The suspects did not make it inside at these locations, according to a news release from police.

However, a suspect did gain entry into a home between 11 p.m. Feb. 23 and 4:30 a.m. Feb. 24 in the 17800 block of Ash Street, according to the news release.

The suspect came through an unlocked side garage door and stole a wallet and cell phone as well as a vehicle that was parked in the driveway, according to police. The vehicle has since been recovered.

Police said the residents were at home sleeping during each of these incidents.

There was also another attempted burglary on the same block on Ash Street. That incident was similarly to the attempts on El Picador and El Gorra.

During one of the crimes, a witness reported seeing a 20- to 25-year-old man climb out of their backyard and over a block wall, police said. The man reportedly entered a gray, two-door, early ‘90s passenger vehicle that was occupied by two other people.

Police are asking that anyone with information about the incidents call the department at (714) 593-4485.

Residents are urged to contact the police department immediately when they see suspicious activity and to make sure windows and doors are securely locked during the evening hours and when away from the residence. For more information on security tips, visit https://www.fvpd.org.

—Alicia Lopez

Twitter: @AliciaLopezHB