Roseville, Calif.- This afternoon (1-24-2011) an alert neighbor called in a burglary in progress at a house in the 1300 block of Stonebridge Way, in the Cirby Ranch neighborhood of east Roseville. Two of the four juvenile male suspects have been arrested.
At 1:38 p.m. Monday, January 24, a resident called Roseville Police to report suspicious activity–four male juveniles climbing over a neighbor’s fence in the 1300 block of Stoneridge Way. One of the juveniles was seen carrying a baseball bat. Roseville Police Department officers responded. The first officer on scene confronted four teens leaving the house, and detained one of them. A neighbor detained a second suspect. Both male juveniles were taken to Placer County Juvenile Hall for booking on burglary charges. Officers confirmed that a residential burglary occurred, and that jewelry, electronic items and cash were taken. They also learned that one of the outstanding suspects may be armed with a handgun.
One of the two outstanding suspects (no description available) was seen fleeing in a silver Chevrolet Cavalier sedan, and the other one was believed to still be on foot in the neighborhood.
Officers surrounded the neighborhood and searched for the suspect believed to be on foot, but were unable to locate him. He is described as a white male juvenile, 16-17 years old, with blond hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. He may be armed with a baseball bat and/or a handgun. Any area residents who see the suspects or their silver Chevrolet Cavalier, or any suspicious activity is asked to call 911 immediately.
Anyone who has information about the identity or whereabouts of these suspects is asked to call Roseville Crime Stoppers at (916)783-STOP. Callers can remain anonymous, and may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.