Prior to the burglary, the homeowner set up a hidden video camera pointed at the front door, and happened to record a clip of the suspect leaving the house, police said. Watch video
SPRINGFIELD - Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in a May 5 burglary of a Forest Park apartment who was recorded on surveillance video leaving the scene, police said.
Sgt. John Delaney, aide of Commissioner William J. Fitchet, said the homeowner had set up a video camera in a window pointing at the front door.
He reviewed the footage after the robbery and was able to supply police with a 10-second clip showing the suspect leaving carrying a bag.
Delaney said the suspect broke the glass front door to the second-floor apartment. He grabbed a laptop computer and then walked out the front door as if he was the resident,
If anyone knows who this suspect is please contact the Springfield Police Department through "text-a-tip" or call the Detective Bureau at 413-787-6355.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may text a tip via a cell phone by addressing a text message to “CRIMES,” or "274637," and then beginning the body of the message with the word "SOLVE."