Burglary Suspects Could Be Linked To String Of Home Break-Ins
DENVER (CBS4)- Police investigated whether the four suspects caught in a wild chase through Denver could be linked to a string of home break-ins. The suspects have been identified by police.
Officers arrested the four suspects on Thursday evening after they allegedly burglarized a home on South Dayton Court and Cornell Avenue. Police believe the four broke into the home and then led officers on a chase that ended five miles away.
The suspects have been identified as Kanique Reed, 20, Tiesha Wilds, 19, Kevin Campbell, 20 and a juvenile female. They face charges that include investigation of first-degree burglary, possession of a weapon, investigation of vehicular eluding and second-degree burglary.
Neighbors told police they saw burglars enter the home through an open garage around 5:30 p.m. Thursday. Minutes later, witnesses saw them climbing out of the house through a window and jumped into a white Lexus and sped away.
Police chased down the suspects and forced them to stop with a PIT maneuver at Evans Avenue and Adams where they were arrested.
On Friday, police commended those neighbors for helping them catch the suspected crooks.
The Denver Police Department online interactive crime map shows that so far in April alone, the Hampden neighborhood has had 31 car break-ins and eight home burglaries. Half of the home burglaries happened when residents left windows, doors, or garages unlocked.
"It's happening, unfortunately," said Nicole Bell, a resident in the neighborhood.
Residents say their neighborhood has been the target of multiple break-ins in recent months.
Last month, burglars broke into Bell's car and stole the garage door opener.
"We just changed our door, really quick," said Bell.
On Thursday, Bell witnessed the start of the home break-in down the block from her house. Bell acted fast when she saw one suspect run through her yard and a getaway car heading towards the home of her neighbor.
"It was just me, running out in the middle of the street, and it probably shouldn't have happened, because I was trying to make sure I had all the information I could help with," said Bell.
She called police with the car and suspect descriptions.
Police said it was thanks to Bell and her neighbors that officers were able to arrest the four suspects.
"We were lucky enough to all be here, be quick on the spot, and help her down the street. And help them catch them… which was just a great collaborative effort," Bell said. "Very happy that nobody was injured in the chase, and very happy that they were caught."
Police investigated whether the suspects are responsible for a rash of other break-ins in this neighborhood.
