Two burglary suspects remain at large after victims said they stole up to $250,000 worth of items from their Orange County home on Halloween night.
Home security cameras along Gardenia Avenue in Garden Grove captured hooded thieves at work, snatching valuables from a home they had broken into shortly before 9 p.m., disabling much of the security system, and busting through the front door, possibly with a crowbar.
In addition, from studying another angle of security footage and comparing notes, the victims discovered the culprits followed them to a Halloween party 20 minutes from their home and disabled their vehicle, slashed a tire, then returned to the neighborhood to strike.
The loot included expensive handbags, jewelry, watches, cash and a massive safe holding guns and important items, according to reports.
KTLA’s Chris Wolfe spoke with the victims, Peter Lee and Vicki Nguyen, who are asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspects.
“I now don’t feel safe in my own house,” said Nguyen. “They definitely robbed my peace.”
Police say the two suspects are both men, but no further information has been provided other than they were covered head to toe in black and gray clothing during the burglary.
“I just thought like ‘Wow these guys are taking forever, the cops could’ve been here by now, you know?’” Lee told KTLA.
The victims are offering a $5,000 reward for any information that leads to arrests or the recovery of their stolen property.
Anyone with information should contact Garden Grove Police.