Home Burglarized in Murrieta When Suspects Ask to Use Restroom

An elderly person was the victim of a residential burglary Wednesday when police say two subjects--a male and a female--approached a Murrieta home asking to use the restroom.

About 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, the couple, both described as Hispanic, knocked on the door of a home in the 38000 block of Via Azul, said Murrieta police Sgt. Don Weller.

The suspects were invited in under the pretense that the man had to use the restroom, while the female suspect engaged the victim in conversation, Weller said. Once out of the restroom, the couple left. The victim realized later that jewelry was missing and called police.

The suspects were driving a black, full size, SUV, Weller said. The male was described as Hispanic, 20 to 25 years old, between 5 foot 7 inches and 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, wearing a dark long sleeve shirt and dark-colored pants, with a black hat.

The female suspect was said to be between 20 and 25 years old, Hispanic, 5 foot 3 inches tall and 160 pounds. She was wearing a black sweater, black blouse underneath, a pink shirt under the blouse, and a black skirt, police said.

Because the burglary occurred in the Murrieta Hot Springs retirement community, Weller said it appeared the suspects were targeting the eldery.

Anyone with information about the suspects or the incident can contact the Murrieta Police Department at 951-696-3615. Callers can remain anonymous by dialing "We Tip" Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME.