For years the town of Tiburon has operated a network of license plate scanning security cameras along its main roadways. Now there is talk to add even more following a rash of recent residential burglaries, despite their hefty price tag.
Marin County has seen an increase in residential burglaries since early 2021, 130 in the southern part of the county with nine in Tiburon this year.
Several of the burglaries have targeted the town's Cyprus Hollow neighborhood.
Police report the burglars have entered homes between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. and have stolen tens of thousands of dollars in belongings. Worried residents are now calling for the installation of four license plate scanning cameras in the Cyprus Hollow area.
The cameras would be similar to the six already in operation along two roads that lead to and from town, which help track stolen cars and solve crimes, the Tiburon Police Department said.
"I think these cameras are a good idea for our neighborhood and the people in them because we'd like to feel safe where we live and we like to not feel in danger," a resident told KCBS Radio.
A second resident echoed the sentiment. "I think it's good to have a sense of security. I think it's a step towards keeping the neighborhood safe," he said.
The Cyprus Hollow cameras would cost Tiburon around $65,000.
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