By David Waite
Advertiser staff writer
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The broadcast by several TV stations Thursday night of a composite sketch of a suspect sought in the burglary of a Manoa home on Saturday prompted calls from people who think they know who the suspect is, police said yesterday.
The Advertiser ran a brief item about the burglary, which included a physical description of the burglar.
In an effort to help thwart would-be burglars in all areas or O'ahu, police recommend that residents:
Police said one method burglars commonly use is to walk up to the front door of a home and try the door knob. If someone answers the door, the stranger will ask for a certain person by name and then claim they must have the wrong residence. If no one answers the door, it is a signal the home is "safe" to burglarize. Shaking the doorknob also tests if burglar alarms are present, police said.
If someone comes to your door and their actions or reason for being at your home seem strange, call 911. Be prepared to give a description of the person and type of vehicle if one is present.
Since June, several suspects have been arrested in connection with burglaries in the Manoa area.
Among them were Robert Pestana Jr., arrested Aug. 2, and Jacob Ruff, arrested on July 11. Both were charged with burglary.
Police said charges are pending against other suspects as well.
Reach David Waite at dwaite@honoluluadvertiser.com.
