VEHICLE BURGLARY SUSPECTS NABBED IN LA MESA

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January 16, 2013 (La Mesa) – Two men are in custody after attempting to break into a vehicle at the La Mesa Indoor Soccer Park yesterday evening.  According to Police, the suspects fled the scene but were apprehended with help from the Sheriff’s ASTREA helicopter. 

Officers found the suspects’ vehicle in the parking lot at the Soccer Park, 9586 Murray Drive, and discovered additional stolen property inside. 

The suspects were booked into County Jail on the listed charges:

34-year-old Kevin McCarthy from San Diego:

          11377(a) H&S—Possession of a Controlled Substance

          664/459 PC—Attempted Burglary

496(a) PC—Possession Stolen Property

30-year-old Christopher Buck from San Diego:

          664/459—Attempted Burglary

          496(a) PC—Possession of Stolen Property

Anyone with information regarding this case or any additional cases involving these two suspects is encouraged to call the La Mesa Police Department.

You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com).  You can remain anonymous, and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information in this case


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