HAINES CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Four men were charged in connection with a burglary spree in Haines City, according to police.
The Haines City Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in a joint effort, arrested Gabriel Acosta, Saul Contreras, Wandry Alcantara, and David Herrera for their alleged involvement in stealing appliances from new construction homes, police said.
A security guard in a Haines City subdivision noticed suspicious activity and called law enforcement, who tracked down the suspects’ vehicle, according to police.
The suspects led police on a chase before they crashed and ran away, police said. After the crash, a “trove” of stolen appliances taken from six locations were found inside the vehicle, according to police.
“The arrest of these individuals sends a clear message about our relentless pursuit of justice and our zero-tolerance stance on criminal activities that threaten our community’s peace and security,” Haines City Police Chief Greg Goreck said in a statement.