Burglary suspect tells homeowners ‘I’m touring your house,’ before high-speed escape

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — An accused burglar told Martin County deputies he wasn’t stealing, just ‘taking pictures’ after homeowners caught him in the act.

On Saturday, Martin County Dispatch alerted Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies to a burglarized home. The alleged burglar then sped away in a small SUV.

Immediately following the first call, deputies say another alert came in for a similar SUV crashing on the 1300 block of SE McArthur Blvd. in Stuart. According to dispatch, the driver fled the scene on foot…

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