Fairfield Family Forced to Seek Shelter in Garage During Residential Break-In; Investigation Ongoing

FAIRFIELD, California — Police in Fairfield are investigating a residential break-in that occurred on April 13, 2026, forcing a local family to seek shelter in their garage while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.

According to police reports, the homeowners woke up to the sound of forced entry inside their residence. Acting quickly, the family managed to safely retreat to the garage, locking the doors behind them and calling 911. Officers arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the call, but the intruders had already fled the property. K-9 units and responding officers searched the surrounding neighborhood, but no arrests have been made yet. Police are urging anyone with information or security camera footage of the area to contact investigators immediately.