It's usually the case when a burglary like this happens the victim(s) had contact with the robbers before hand. These criminals targeted the home specifically because they knew what was inside, who would be home, etc, meaning they probably had been in the house prior to this.

I assume the investigators will ask if the old man or caregiver recently had any work done inside the house, i.e. plumbing, electrical, painting. More often than not, it's these people who return and rob the house. Heck, it even could have been friends/relatives of the caregiver for all we know.

I am surprised the old man didn't have a gun...Should be a requirement for the Caregiver as well, be armed that is. Bad guys better not try and invade my home...An armed society is a polite one!

"Anyone with information regarding the robbery can call the Mountain View Police Department"

Yet again, the police ask for the public's help but won't provide information that could enable the public to help such as a description of the criminals.

This PC crap is out of hand.

Yeah, why no description of the MASKED gunmen?

USA, if you read other press releases from MVPD, they generally have descriptions of suspects. Your charge is baseless

Usual police comments... I urge every person to have a weapon (shotguns are the best)... leave it in an accessable yet hidden place and blow them away.

Let our City's Libs put signs on their front doors "No Guns In This House).

Did the thugs talk ? Did they have accents (of any race or nationality)? At least put up a sign (true or not) "This Home is under 24/7 video camera coverage". What were they wearing ? (Cuz these folks probably didn't change clothes after they went back to their homes or jobs).

That's scary. I hope the elderly man and caregiver are both okay after this despicable act. I agree with other posts. More law abiding citizens should be armed to drive out the low life filths that walk these streets. It should be mandatory to know how to operate guns.

Prime example of why honest citizens ahould be allowed to arm themselves. Shameful act by cowards. Picking on the weak and elderly is disgusting.

Has anyone suspected the caregiver? There's so much elder abuse lately (even the Costco magazine this monthly has an insightful article) that I hope this touchy subject isn't being overlooked.

I'm amazed there are so many gun lovers in Mountain View!!! I thought my wonderful city had completely been taken over by the latte sipping, tree hugging, yuppies and liberals! I agree with ALL of the comments endorsing law abiding citizens be armed!! I hope the victims in this case recover (mentally, emotionally, physically) from this attack soon. I don't know if their is still room, but the Second Amendment Foundation's "Gun Rights Policy Conference" (Web Link is this weekend (Sept 24-26).

Get a dog, a big loyal companion that will alarm intruders, alert you, and protect your life with his own. Unlike a gun it cannot be turned against you.

What a bunch of morons. You will never get the gun you have. If anything it will be used against you. What are you going to do, run around with your gun in your hand all the time? Big bravado talk...must have nothing else to do or have other issues.

eric - they know the number of attackers, their approximate height and build, and the color of the hoodie they were wearing but are choosing not to release it. Why?

A gun at home in this kind of neighborhood is great theory, until your kids find out where you hide it, when you are not looking.