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1/13/12 Crime Alert

Distraction Burglars in South Division

Information from FWPD Crime Analyst Unit.

Fort Worth has been experiencing a series of burglaries with a unique M.O. primarily on the south side of the city. Other cities in the metroplex have also reported burglaries with a similar MO and it is very likely these incidents are being committed by the same actors.

MO

The first suspect knocks on the front door of a residence and states he is doing work on an adjacent property (usually tree trimming, but also reasons like pouring cement, installing sprinkler system, etc). The suspect states that this work will affect the owner’s property in some way and states he needs the owner to join him in the back yard so he can explain exactly what will be affected. In almost every incident the victim is an elderly female who is at home alone. While the homeowner is in the back yard with the first suspect the second suspect (often identified as a female) enters the house steals jewelry, watches, coins and money from the residence. In several reports the first suspect receives a phone call while outside with the owner. This might be a signal between the two suspects. Time of day for these incidents is generally between 10:00 and 14:00 during the beginning of the work week. It is unknown how the victims are targeted, but there appears to be a high level of planning and target selection in these incidents.

Suspect Information:

Suspect 1:

Hispanic Male, 40-50 years old, 5’06” to 5’11”, is described as “chubby”, 210-230lbs.

Suspect 2:

Hispanic Female, approx 30 years old, 5’02” to 5’04”, 110 to 125 lb

Suspect Vehicle:

White Chevy 4dr Avalanche with black accents

Related offenses

Date Day Time Address City

05/10/2011 Tue 13:15 5400 blk Wheaton Dr Fort Worth

06/14/2011 Tue 11:45 2900 blk Primrose Ln Farmers Branch

07/26/2011 Tue 10:30 820 blk W Felix St Fort Worth

09/08/2011 Thu 14:00 4600 blk Lubbock Ave Fort Worth

09/09/2011 Fri 16:30 1300 blk Sherwood Dr Arlington

09/14/2011 Wed 12:05 1000 blk W Dickson St Fort Worth

10/04/2011 Tue 11:00 4700 blk Trail Lake Fort Worth

11/30/2011 Wed 10:00 2600 blk Ryan Place Dr Fort Worth

01/09/2012 Mon 11:00 4500 blk Harwen Ter Fort Worth

Officer T.M. Schmidt  2352

FW Police Dept. – South Division

Neighborhood Police Officer

Thomas.schmidt@fortworthtexas.gov

Office 817-392-3426