Doorbell Video Camera Catches Burglars in the Act

MIDDLE ISLAND, NY – Suffolk Police are searching for a man and woman who were caught on a doorbell video camera breaking into a home Wednesday afternoon.

According to police, a woman entered a residence on West Bartlett Road as a man waited outside as a lookout at about 1:40 p.m. The woman stole assorted clothing. When a resident came home and saw the burglars, they fled with the proceeds. There were no injuries.

The man is described as black. He was wearing a dark hat, glasses, bright orange shirt and khaki cargo shorts. The woman is described as a white or light-skinned Hispanic with short black hair, sunglasses, a dark T-shirt and light-blue jeans.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Sixth Squad at 631-854-8652 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.