Fishers police searching for home burglary suspect

FISHERS, Ind. (WISH) – Fishers police are searching for a suspect in a home burglary.

Officers responded to the 11900 block of Royalwood Drive Monday afternoon.

A homeowner was alerted by his barking dog and when he went to see what was going on, he saw the suspect in his living room.

According to police, the suspect jumped out a window and fled. Officers were unable to locate the suspect.

He is described as a white male wearing a florescent yellow or orange colored vest. Police are asking residents in the are to report any sightings of the suspect. Police are also asking residents to call if they have outside surveillance. It might be helpful to the investigation.

If you remember seeing the suspect or have outside video surveillance, please call Detective Dan Nelson at (317) 595-3331.

Fishers police would like to remind homeowners of these tips:

• Install exterior lights at all entrances. Consider motion detector lights.
• Install a wide-angle viewer on all exterior doors.
• Check who is at the door and do not open the door to anyone you don’t know.
• Install good locks on all doors and windows. Use those locks!
• Be sure locks on doors and windows can be opened quickly in case of fire.
• Leave a light on when you are not home. If you are on vacation, use a timer to control lighting.
• Don’t hide keys outside.
• Remove house keys from your keychain when your car is serviced.
• Talk with trusted neighbors. Keep an eye on their house and ask them to watch yours.
• Stop mail and newspaper delivery when you are away.
• Install an alarm system that will detect entry and notify police.
• Have your lawn mowed and snow shoveled when away.
• Close garage doors at night.
• Keep trees and bushes trimmed. Do not let plants block doors and windows.

They also want to remind citizens about what is classified as suspicious activity:

• An event that is out of the ordinary or that makes you feel uncomfortable could be a crime in progress.
• Adults or juveniles walking casually through the neighborhood looking into windows, backyards, vehicles, etc.
• A vehicle driving slowly through your neighborhood with or without lights on.
• Something wakes you in the night.
• Someone you don’t know rings your doorbell.
• An unknown car parked near your home containing one or more people.