Crime & Safety

9-Year-Old Encounters Burglar Who Claimed He Was Looking For His Cat

A 9-year-old Corte Madera boy who was being watched by a neighbor saw a man walk into his Golden Hind Psge. house at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to Central Marin Police. The man said he was looking for his cat, started swearing, then left on his skateboard towards Paradise Drive.

The neighbor called the police, and officers found an open window with the screen torn out a ladder placed outside. There was no loss reported in the burglary and police searched the area but were not able to find the suspect.

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