"Police said a 63-year-old man encountered a male suspect in his backyard. The suspect brandished a handgun and forced the man back inside his home, striking both the man and his 62-year-old wife with the gun inside the house, police said. No shots were fired. The suspect then fled on foot, jumping over nearby fences, police said."
"Police believe the same suspect entered a home on the 6000 block of Hansen Drive. A 15-year-old resident inside the home encountered the suspect, who sprayed the teen with pepper spray, then fled."
"Police believe the cases are all related due to a combination of suspect description, the methods used, proximity and time of day. The suspect is described as a Black male with light skin, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, who wore a mask in at least the confrontation with the couple."
Pleasanton police are investigating a series of connected residential burglaries occurring in late February and early March. The most recent incident on March 5 involved a suspect who confronted a 63-year-old man in his backyard, brandished a handgun, and struck both the man and his 62-year-old wife inside their home before fleeing on foot. Earlier incidents on February 27 included a burglary where a 15-year-old was pepper-sprayed and another burglary with unknown details. Police link the cases based on suspect description, methods, location proximity, and timing. The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing a mask, dark hoodie, jeans, and white shoes. Police urge residents to secure homes and report suspicious activity.
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