The Brief
- A suspect who allegedly stole over $200,000 in items, including jewelry and family heirlooms, from a Phoenix home was arrested within 45 minutes of the initial call to police on Sept. 30.
- Police credit the quick apprehension to clear home security camera footage, which allowed for immediate identification, and a community tip that led officers to the suspect while he was attempting to sell the stolen property at a nearby pawn shop.
PHOENIX – A suspect accused of stealing more than $200,000 worth of items from a Phoenix home was arrested within 45 minutes of the homeowner’s initial call to police, a speedy apprehension that authorities credit to high-quality security camera footage and community assistance.
What we know:
The Phoenix Police Department received a call about the burglary at about 3 p.m. on Sept. 30. The alleged thief, whose face was covered by a bandanna, had entered the home and taken items including jewelry and handbags.…