LA MESA NEIGHBORS HELP APPREHEND BURGLARS

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Trio of Santee Residents arrested 

June 14, 2012 (Santee) – Yesterday morning at 10:46 a.m., several neighbors in the 8700 block of Van Horn Street in La Mesa saw three people pull up in a car and park. One exited the car and rang the doorbell of a residence in an apparent attempt to see if someone was home. When no one answered, the male walked around to the rear of house. Several neighbors who witnessed this called the La Mesa Police Department.

 

Shortly after, and as the subjects in the vehicle began to flee the area, La Mesa Police Officers arrived and detained all three in the car. 
 During the officers’ investigation, they found the male tried to force entry into the residence by prying a window screen off. However, he never gained entry. All three subjects were arrested. 

Suspect #1, Gray Bush, 21 years old, White male, from Santee 
Charge: 182 PC – Conspiracy 

Suspect #2, Chelsea Hill, 20 years old, White female, from Santee 
Charge: 182 PC – Conspiracy 

Suspect #3, Juvenile,16 years old, White male, from Santee 
Charges: 182 PC – Conspiracy 
459 PC – Burglary 

“The La Mesa Police Department appreciates these witnesses coming forward and calling the police after they noticed the subjects acting suspicious. This is a great example of neighbors watching out for each other and working in cooperation with the La Mesa Police Department,” Police Chief Ed Aceves said.

 

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