Burglars Use Doggy Door For Entry
Burglarized Family Captures Break-In With Surveillence Cameras
It was the last straw for residents of a home in the Woods of Shavano subdivision off of DeZavala Road. After the third burglary, the Northwest side family set up surveillance cameras both inside and outside their home."We just couldn't believe it," said the homeowner who does not want to be identified for security reasons.Their video cameras not only captured the young bandits in the act, but how they got into the home."It's just amazing, its amazing how when you watched the video," said the frustrated homeowner.From the backyard, the video shows the two burglars walk along the side of the home into the backyard, then the two suspects get on their hands and knees and enter the home through the small doggy door."After seeing the video, it's amazing how they fit through the doggy door," said the homeowner.The video clearly shows the two burglars squeezing through the small opening, both slithering sideways to enter the home. The family's two dogs were shown wagging their tails and licking one of the suspect's faces as if it were a game. But once the burglars were inside the home, the game was over.The inside camera captured the duo rummaging thru the home, but while one of them wore a hooded jacket, the camera managed to get a good look at the other bandit."We catch em, we actually got them," said the homeowner.The thief took off with a laptop, video games, a Xbox game system and movie camera. The video also captured the burglars leaving the home. Because the stolen goods could not fit through the doggy door, the video shows one of the burglars breaking down the back door for a clean get away."It was an awful feeling, really was, especially when they broke the door," said the homeowner.But even after handing over the video evidence to police, there are still no arrests. The family is hoping the public can help identify the doggie door bandits."If they can get away with this one, they will do it again and again and again." said the homeowner.The family has since replaced the door without the doggy door, but plans to move away from their dream home because they wake up every day wondering if someone is going to break in their home again. If you can help police identify the Doggy Door Bandits, you're asked to contact the San Antonio Police Department at 207-7425 and ask for Det. Robert Anderson.Copyright 2009 by KSAT.com All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.






Police are looking for a prostitute who stabbed a man while he was driving.
Residents along Oak Hill Road are concerned about the proliferation of graffiti in their neighborhoods.
A teenage mother accused in the death of her infant daughter will have to wait to find out if she will be tried as an adult.
Tim Timmons is not your average pot smoker. He doesn't smoke to get high. According to Tim, he's just taking his medicine.
While many residents were conserving water during the drought, some people took thousands of gallons to fill lakes for water skiing. Tonight on the KSAT 12 News Nightbeat at 10, the disturbing truth about how your water is being used.
Get the latest weather forecast for the San Antonio area from the KSAT 12 weather team.
Two researchers are finding out what turns women on is a science.
Get the latest weather forecast for the San Antonio area from the KSAT 12 weather team.
An animal advocate group is calling on dog owners to consider alternatives to having their pets chained up.
Forbes magazine has released its annual list of the most overpaid Hollywood stars. Topping the list? Will Ferrell.
Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road.
View images of pictures sent in by KSAT 12 News and KSAT.com viewers with their cell phone.
Check out crazy pet pics sent in by viewers.
W.A.T.C.H. Inc, a consumer safety organization, releases its annual list of "10 Worst Toys." Find out what they are.

















