Burglar Caught Red-Handed By Wildomar Woman: Police

WILDOMAR, CA — A Wildomar woman this week returned home to find a thief standing in her house, holding her property in his arms, the sheriff's department reported Wednesday. The man, later identified as Anthony Campbell of Sun City, was ultimately arrested while running away from the house, according to authorities.

The break-in happened on Monday afternoon in the 35000 block of Frederick Street, according to sheriff's Sgt. Jeff Reese.

"Dispatch [was] advised the victim had entered her residence and located an unknown male subject inside, carrying various items," Reese said in a news release. "The victim quickly ran out of the residence and called 911, giving a brief description of the suspect."

Police from Wildomar and Lake Elsinore responded to the location and went inside the home. However, the man had apparently already taken off.

"Perimeter units were able to detain a male running away from the location, fitting the description of the suspect," Reese said.

Campbell was arrested and taken to the French Valley jail where he was booked on burglary and other charges, records showed. His bail was set at $35,000 and he's due in court Thursday.

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