A home on the Southeast Side of San Antonio drew the attention of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Saturday after two men forced their way inside and claimed to be police. The incident happened in the 8400 block of Aloe Vera Trace and left neighbors shaken; deputies say the suspects fled in a distinctive copper or bronze SUV and no arrests have been made. Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) investigators are asking anyone with footage or information to reach out by phone to aid the inquiry.

The break-in was reported at about 6 p.m. when a female resident told deputies that two unknown men smashed a rear window to get into her home. The pair identified themselves as law enforcement officers, but BCSO says they are not connected to any legitimate agency. That claim has detectives treating the episode as an impersonation and a forced-entry burglary at minimum. Neighbors in the area reported feeling uneasy after hearing about the smash-and-enter method used to gain access.

Deputies pieced together a rough description of the suspects and their vehicle after talking with the resident and canvassing the neighborhood for cameras. The SUV was described as copper or bronze colored with medium-tinted windows and black rims, a look that stood out enough for neighbors to remember it. Witnesses also reported the rear license plate appeared covered by a plastic bag, which is both suspicious and helps explain why plates weren’t immediately recorded. That kind of detail often proves useful for investigators trying to track a vehicle’s movements through traffic or security cameras.

BCSO has stressed that the men are not affiliated with any recognized law enforcement group, a clarification intended to prevent copycat behavior and reassure the public. Impersonating an officer is a serious matter because it undermines trust and can escalate dangerous confrontations in people’s homes. Detectives are treating the incident with urgency, in part because it involves someone posing as authority figures and breaching a private residence. When impersonation meets forced entry, the legal stakes rise and community anxiety follows.

So far, no arrests have been made and the investigation remains active, BCSO officials said. Deputies are asking anyone who might have video — doorbell, dash cam, or neighborhood security footage — to come forward. Even a short clip showing the vehicle driving by could give investigators a timestamp or direction of travel to follow. Small details captured on camera can become big leads in a case like this.

Investigators are canvassing the area for additional witnesses and checking nearby businesses and intersections for surveillance that might have caught the SUV. Officers will look for travel patterns and time stamps that could place the vehicle before or after the break-in. Detectives also often check local online marketplaces and social media for posts that might show the vehicle or similar rims and paint jobs. Those avenues can sometimes reveal sellers, buyers, or other connections that point back to suspects.

For residents, BCSO’s message is straightforward: be alert and call in anything unusual. If someone shows up claiming to be law enforcement, ask to see official identification and, if you can, contact the agency they claim to represent before opening your door. If you feel threatened, keep yourself safe and call 911 immediately; letting deputies verify identities is the safest move. It’s also a good reminder to make sure cameras and motion sensors are functional and that neighbors share information quickly when something seems off.

The community impact of incidents like this goes beyond a single household; the idea of people impersonating officers can erode local trust in legitimate policing efforts. Bexar County residents who saw or heard anything near Aloe Vera Trace Saturday evening are urged to speak up. Even anonymous tips can help lead to charges or at least remove dangerous actors from the streets. Sheriff’s investigators make clear that public cooperation often decides whether these kinds of cases turn into arrests or cold files.

Those with video or relevant information are asked to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office by phone at 210-335-6000 to share what they know. Provide times, descriptions, and any footage you might have; deputies can use small pieces of evidence to establish a larger picture of the suspects’ movements. The goal is to identify the vehicle and the people involved so the community can feel safer and the case can move forward through the legal system. BCSO continues to work the case and will update the public as meaningful leads develop.