TWO ARRESTED AFTER HOT PROWL RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY IN LA MESA

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February 28, 2009 (La Mesa) -- Shortly after noon today, the La Mesa Police Department received a call from a resident reporting that his house was being burglarized while he was inside the home in the 9200 block of Brier Road., La Mesa. The resident hid and locked himself inside a room, talking with police after dialing 911. While a male suspect was stealing items from inside the house, a female suspect remained outside in the suspects' car.

While police were responding, the woman drove away and the male suspect fled. La Mesa officers stopped the female suspect as she tried to drive from the area. With helicopter assistance from Aerial Support to Regional Enforcement Agencies (ASTREA), officers searched the surrounding area for the male suspect. About 15 minutes later, he was found and arrested a few blocks away. All of the stolen property from the burglary was recovered.

Gregory Mims, 46, and Kathilynn Mimms, 47, both of San Diego, were arrested and booked into County Jail for first degree residential burglary.

If you have any additional information on this case, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400. You may also call Crime Stoppers' anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case


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