How Bellevue Police Solved A Random Burglary In A Few Hours

BELLEVUE, WA - Bellevue police solved a random nighttime burglary this week with a little teamwork, and some surveillance video. A woman living along Cliff Place was burglarized near 3 a.m. Monday, and the suspects made off with the woman's wallet, electronics, and her car. Little did the burglars know they were being recorded by surveillance cameras.

Police distributed images from the burglary among various officers. One officer recognized the burglar as a 15-year-old Bellevue High School student he knew. The following day, the student was arrested at school along with another 15-year-old.

Police found the Cliff Place victim's possessions at the home of one of the teens, plus property from other burglaries.

Under questioning, the two suspects admitted to the Cliff Place burglary, according to Bellevue police, and admitted to eight other burglaries, five car thefts, and 40 car prowls. Both the teens were taken to jail on suspicion of burglary, possession of stolen property, and auto theft.

Bellevue police are also reminding residents to close and lock windows at night, no matter how hot it gets.

Here's the video police used to identify the suspects:

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