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February 15, 2026
Returning from vacation, they saw strange metal pieces in front of the door: What followed terrified them
Upon returning from a trip, the couple was unpleasantly surprised to find small metal pieces scattered on the floor near the entrance door. This was just the beginning of a discovery that deeply disturbed them.
TL;DR
- A couple returned from a trip to find small metal pieces scattered around their front door.
- The pieces were identified as parts of a Kwikset SmartKey lock cylinder, indicating it had been tampered with.
- Upon noticing missing jewelry, the couple called the police, who treated the case as a felony due to the estimated value of the stolen items ($1000-$20,000).
- Detectives found evidence of an intruder living in the attic, including blankets, a heater, gas canisters, and an iPad connected to the home's WiFi, displaying photos of the house interior.
- Family photos from downstairs were found moved to the attic.
- The couple moved to a hotel during the investigation, and police advised them to change locks and install a security system.
- Police arrested a suspect who was hiding in a neighbor's shed.
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