Arrests in Roseville prompt concern on how garage openers can lead to easy home access
.jpg "Roseville Police are advising residents not to leave garage door openers in cars after home break-ins.")
Two men were arrested Friday in Roseville on charges of possession of controlled substances, possession of stolen property, false impersonation and several other charges, highlighting what the Roseville Police Department calls a public safety issue.
Travis Lovelady and Robert Ketcherside are accused of entering homes by taking garage door openers from vehicles, according to department spokesman Rob Baquera.
Baquera said this technique for entering homes is common. Openers left in unlocked cars allow for easy entry immediately or for those who return later with the garage door opener to enter the home.
Roseville police advise residents to avoid leaving openers in their cars.
“Always bring that inside your house. Even concealing it in a center console or a glove box still puts you at risk because someone can still use that as a key to get into your house,” Baquera said.
Aside from locking cars in driveways, Roseville police encourage the use of key chain garage-door openers and code keypads as alternatives.
This story was originally published July 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM.