Burglar takes TV from unlocked home; victim in bathroom during incident

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 63-year-old man was using the bathroom on Oct. 1 when a burglar got into his northeast Miami-Dade home and took his television. 

The burglar entered the house in the 900 block of Northeast 149th Street through the front door, which was left open, Miami-Dade police said. 

Once inside the burglar, who is said to be a thin man with dreadlocks, took the television and fled, police said. He was last seen wearing a gray T-shirt and bluejeans. 

The victim was not harmed during the burglary. 

Anyone with information about the burglary is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.