Caught On Camera: Suspect Peers into Window, Pulls on Car Door

HIGH SPRINGS – The High Springs Police Department is investigating an attempted vehicle break-in that occurred early Sunday morning in the Cinnamon Hills Subdivision.

According to police, a Ring security camera recorded a black male suspect around 4:50 a.m. on July 6 attempting to open a vehicle parked in the driveway of a residence at 17100 N.W. 251^st Street.

The suspect is described as approximately six feet tall and between 20 and 30 years old. He was wearing a navy-blue T-shirt, black shorts, black sneakers, a dark gray full-coverage ski mask, and athletic-style gloves.

The video footage reportedly shows the man walking to the side of the home and appearing to peer through a window. He then returned to the driveway and was clearly seen on camera pulling the driver’s side door handle of the parked vehicle. No entry was made.

Police believe the suspect may have approached other homes in the neighborhood. Residents who have surveillance footage or suspect that their vehicles may have been entered are encouraged to contact the High Springs Police Department at 386-454-1415.

“Our officers are actively canvassing the neighborhood and passing out ‘Lock It or Lose It’ flyers to raise awareness and help prevent further incidents,” the department said in a statement. “Through enhanced policing, we are confident that the suspects will be apprehended.”

The department reminds residents to always lock their vehicles and remove any valuables from plain view.

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