After successfully picking a locked door, the player enters the home. If there’s a witness to the breaking-and-entering crime, a modest Bounty is added. Even if your crime goes unnoticed from outside, a civilian inside the home can act as a witness.
The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind eGuide Adventuring Across Tamriel Crime and Punishment
After successfully picking a locked door, the player enters the home. If there’s a witness to the breaking-and-entering crime, a modest Bounty is added. Even if your crime goes unnoticed from outside, a civilian inside the home can act as a witness.