Los Altos is dealing with a wave of burglaries, according to police, who in response have schedudled community meetings to warn residents.
The Massey family has been victims to two recent burglaries at their home. The family is now looking into installing cameras to help prevent more burglaries.
"We did see a spike in overall for burglaries, and it was a significant spike -- almost 50 percent from what we had the previous year," Police Chief Tuck Younis said.
Police are warning residents to be cautious of solicitors, who could be casing homes.
"We know that people who are acting like solicitors, or asking for directions, and this is the feedback that we are getting from people who answer the door and engage the suspects," Younis said.
Police said while you're talking to the potential burglar at the front door, their accomplice is going around the back.
"They'll determine that a person is home alone, and one person will engage the homeowner while another goes to the side or the back, enters the home while the primary homeowner is occupied," Younis said.
