BREAKING: Residents on the Southeast Side of San Antonio are sounding the alarm after a shocking attempted break-in was caught on home security cameras. The incident, which occurred at 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, has left neighbors demanding increased police presence amid rising crime concerns.
Harrison and Savana Yount reported that a man trespassed into their backyard and knocked on their back window, sparking a terrifying scene. “I think one of the creepiest things was going back and looking at all of our ring cameras and seeing it all play out,” Savana Yount recounted. After witnessing the alarming footage, she quickly dialed 911.
The video evidence shows a shadowy figure wandering through their yard, attempting to open the back door. Minutes after their call, police apprehended the suspect. “My big thing was I didn’t want to confront him and spook him,” Harrison Yount explained. “I wanted the police to be able to get here and get him.”
In response to the incident, the San Antonio Police Department confirmed the suspect was experiencing a mental health crisis but did not provide further details. This alarming event is not an isolated case; local residents report increasing gunfire in the area, heightening fears. “It’s pretty scary ’cause you never know what people are intending to do,” said a neighbor named Amber.
Residents are voicing their frustrations about the lack of police patrols. “There has been a lot less officers patrolling the area because Kate Schenck Elementary is no longer there,” one local stated. “When the school was in session, we used to see police officers during the day, during the night, whenever.”
While crime rates are escalating, community ties are strengthening. “We know our neighbors, we love the neighborhood,” Savana Yount added. “So this was a huge eye opener, kinda one of those just very unexpected things.”
As fear grips the Southeast Side, residents call for action. Community members are rallying for more police visibility to ensure their safety. The urgency of the situation is clear: residents are demanding immediate solutions to enhance their security and peace of mind.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as authorities assess the situation and work to restore safety in the area.
