Suspect In Lafayette Burglary Arrested

LAMORINDA, CA — California Highway Patrol Officers spotted a vehicle Tuesday morning wanted in connection with a recent residential burglary in Lafayette. The vehicle was stopped on I-680 in Pleasant Hill and the driver was taken into custody. Lafayette Police Investigators arrested the suspect, who was booked at the jail for burglary.

The burglary happened on Thursday, Nov. 9. A resident in the 3300 Block of Sweet Drive returned home to find a burglar in their home. The suspect ran past the resident and fled the scene in a vehicle.There was no one else in the vehicle.

The vehicle and license plate were identified by the victim and neighbors. LPD Investigators entered the license number as a wanted vehicle in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (CLETS). That’s what led to the successful apprehension of the suspect on Tuesday.

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According to a police dispatch, “The suspect vehicle was impounded by LPD Investigators. The vehicle was later searched and processed by LPD Crime Scene Investigators (CS). The suspect was arrested and transported to LPD, where he was interviewed by LPD Investigators. The suspect was later transported and booked at the Martinez Detention Facility (MDF).”

LPD expects to file charges with the District Attorney's Office on Thursday.

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The investigation continues. If you haven’t already checked your surveillance cameras, the suspect was believed to be in the neighborhood on Nov. 9 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. If you have something that would interest police, call them at (925) 284-5010.

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