A Cape Coral burglary-in-progress call ended with police arresting a woman after officers said she was found inside a screened patio near a rear sliding glass door with fresh pry marks.
The incident happened June 16, 2026. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded around 10:15 a.m. after a suspect was seen on a nearby surveillance camera walking around the property with a bicycle and a backpack.
Police identified the woman as Regina M. McBride. Officers said they found her inside the screened patio area of the residence, close to the rear sliding door.
Back doors and sliders can feel less exposed because they face the yard, not the street. In this case, police said the rear sliding glass door showed fresh pry marks when officers arrived.
Police Say The Sliding Door Had Fresh Pry Marks
Officers said they found McBride near the rear sliding glass door and saw tools nearby that were consistent with forced entry.
The listed charge was burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. The police report does not say anyone was home at the time.
Detectives Found Burglary Tools And Stolen IDs
Property Crimes detectives took over the investigation and recovered several items police said are commonly used in burglaries, including pry tools, bolt cutters, gloves, and zip ties.
Police said detectives also found numerous credit cards and identification documents belonging to other people, including property belonging to the homeowner.
The department said McBride admitted to being at the residence and was found with a backpack she knew contained burglary tools.
The Economic Crimes Unit Is Still Investigating
McBride was taken to the Lee County Jail and charged with burglary of an unoccupied dwelling, possession of burglary tools, and possession of personal identification information of a person 60 or older without consent.
Police said the Economic Crimes Unit is continuing the investigation and additional charges are pending.
The case is a sharp reminder to check the parts of a house that sit out of street view: rear sliders, screened patios, lanais, side gates, garage doors, and any place where personal documents, cards, or mail are stored.