Lone Tree burglary prompts warning after similar Douglas County break-ins
A home near Lodgepole Trail and Pinyon Trail was broken into between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on June 27 while the residents were inside. Police say similar rear-entry burglaries are surfacing elsewhere in Douglas County.
Lone Tree police are warning homeowners after a burglary hit a residence near Lodgepole Trail and Pinyon Trail between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, while the residents were home. Similar burglaries have recently occurred elsewhere in Douglas County, and the break-ins often involve homes that back up to open space, where rear access can make entry easier.
Investigators are asking nearby residents to check surveillance video and report anything suspicious around the time of the burglary. Detective Jared Broz is the contact for tips, along with the Lone Tree Police tip line. Police also urged residents to call 9-1-1 immediately if they hear unusual noises or see activity that does not feel right.
Residents were told to lock doors and windows even when they are at home, close garage doors and side gates, keep motion lights on near entry points, secure valuables out of view, and use cameras or smart doorbells. Police also warned homeowners to be careful when hiring contractors who may need access inside or outside the home, since unsecured work sites can create opportunities for thieves.
On March 13, 2025, residential burglaries had increased noticeably over the prior several weeks, with suspects commonly breaking rear windows or sliding glass doors. Many of the targeted homes backed up to commercial property, open space or a golf course. In another March 2025 case, homeowners on Prestwick Trail returned after being gone for a couple of hours and saw a gray SUV leaving their driveway.
In March 2025, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was investigating three home burglaries in Highlands Ranch and a similar burglary in Franktown. In those cases, one resident walked in on three people inside a home, one house had its power turned off, and suspects may have used a Wi-Fi jammer to interfere with camera systems. Sheriff Darren Weekly called catching the burglars a priority to prevent future crimes.
Douglas County’s Open Space Program began in 1994 after voters approved a one-sixth-cent sales and use tax, and Lone Tree promotes its parks, trails and open spaces.
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