Saturday, in the Near West End, just west of St. Mary’s Hospital, a man broke into a house in the middle of the night while its occupants were asleep. Police say they aren’t sure if the door was locked.

Henrico County police have a reminder in the wake of a pre-dawn break-in that occurred while a family was at home: Check to make sure your doors are locked at night before you go to bed.

Henrico police say an unusual break-in occurred Saturday in the 6500 block of Dustin Drive, just west of St. Mary’s Hospital.

A woman at the house woke up at 2:20 a.m. and saw what appeared to be a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and jeans inside the house. The woman screamed and woke up her husband.

The suspect ran away, and the husband checked the house and found the rear door ajar. Police said it was unclear whether the door was locked.

There were no signs of forced entry, and it appears nothing was taken.

Police remind you to nightly check not only your doors, but also the windows on the ground level and your alarm system to make sure everything is working properly.

Police also advise residents to use outdoor lighting, including motion-activated lights, as a deterrent.

Police offer free security surveys to residents at their homes or businesses

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