FOUR ARRESTED IN EL CAJON HOT PROWL BURGLARY

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October 28, 2012 (El Cajon)—A resident in the 1200 block of Yerba Verde heard his doorbell ring last night at 7:50 p.m. but didn’t answer.  Looking outside, he saw three males put on gloves and look into windows of his home.

“Fearing for his safety, the resident called 911 and hid,” said Lt. Tim Henson with the El Cajon Police. While talking to a 911 operator, the resident heard the suspects enter the home.

Officers arrived and took up positions around the house. One suspect exited out the front, where he was confronted by a police officer. The suspect ran, but was taken into custody after a foot pursuit.  Another suspect ran out the back of the house and was also arrested. 

The third suspect fled the scene, but as more officers moved into the area, Sgt. Greg Robertson saw a car leaving the area that matched a description of the suspects’ vehicle. The vehicle was stopped and its occupants were linked to the other suspects already in custody.

A total of four people were arrested and charged with burglary, including three juveniles and one adult: Mohammed Muhsin Albatat, 18, of El Cajon.The adult was booked into County Jail and all three juveniles were released to Juvenile Hall.   


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