Citrus Heights police arrest suspects in Mesa Verde High School burglary

Police in Citrus Heights arrested two suspects thanks to community tips after a school was burglarized a few weeks ago.

The incident happened on August 20 at Mesa Verde High School. The Citrus Heights Police Department said at about 11:30 p.m., two people burglarized the school, forcing their way into the band classroom and stealing over $5,000 in musical equipment.

Police released photos of the suspects and were seeking community tips in order to arrest them.

On Saturday, police said 28-year-old Ryan Risucci and 27-year-old Ariel McHugh were arrested in Anderson, California. Police said the suspects were aware of the department's social media post seeking help in the case and took off from the area. 

"We are disappointed that Mesa Verde High School was the target of a burglary that resulted in the theft of band equipment," San Juan Unified School District spokesperson Raj Rai said in a statement to CBS News Sacramento. "Our staff work hard to provide a safe, welcoming environment for students, and it is unfortunate to see resources intended to support our school community taken or damaged."