CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Burglary suspect shown attempting to kick in San Marcos home

San Marcos Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying attempted burglary suspect.

Homeowner’s gave surveillance video to SMPD showing a man attempting to kick in their door Sunday night. Richard Anzaldua lives nearby and said his home was one of the first to be built in the subdivision. “We’ve just seen throughout the years it has got worse and worse,” Anzaldua said. “I hope they catch the guy and I hope they let everybody know so we can be at ease.”

Anzaldua said his wife described the same guy seen in the video lurking on their doorstep.

He said he believes the suspect was scared off by his dogs.

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San Marcos Commander Kelly Bomersbach said the department has not seen an uptick in reported burglaries in the El Camino Real subdivision but want to work with the public to prevent any future break-ins. If anyone has any information they are asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division of the San Marcos Police Department at 512.753.2300.