Suspects caught on home surveillance camera

DAYTON, TX The Dayton Police Department, the Liberty County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers are requesting the public's help with identifying two individuals wanted in connection with burglary of a habitation/attempted home invasion robbery which occurred in the city of Dayton on December 28. Two armed men forced their way into a home. No one was at home at the time. The incident was captured on the homeowner's home video surveillance equipment.

These individuals are also persons of interest in a home invasion robbery/capital murder, which occurred in the Moss Bluff Community of Liberty County approximately two hours later. David Smith, 52, was shot to death in his home during the robbery. Smith's wife and stepchildren were bound and beaten by the suspects.

Investigators believe the suspects may be from the Houston-area.

If you have any information regarding the identity of these suspects, you're asked to contact the Dayton Police Department at 936-258-7621 or the Liberty County Sheriff's Office at 936-336-4500.