Brothers arrested in school break-in
PASADENA - An 18-year-old Pasadena man was arrested Saturday along with his 12- and 14-year-old brothers as the three allegedly burglarized an elementary school, police said.
Following their arrest, the three reportedly admitted breaking into the school on two previous occasions, Pasadena police Lt. Chris Russ said.
A search of the suspects' home turned up two guitars and a violin stolen in previous burglaries, he said.
Oscar Diamond Comparan and his brothers, whose names were not released due to their age, were booked on suspicion of burglary, the lieutenant said.
A witness called police about 11 p.m. to report people breaking into Madison Elementary School, 515 E. Ashtabula Street, Russ said.
With the help of a helicopter, the three suspects were quickly found and soon confessed, he said.
According to court records, Comparan was being held in lieu of $20,000 bail. His arraignment date was not available Sunday.
Following their arrest, the three reportedly admitted breaking into the school on two previous occasions, Pasadena police Lt. Chris Russ said.
A search of the suspects' home turned up two guitars and a violin stolen in previous burglaries, he said.
Oscar Diamond Comparan and his brothers, whose names were not released due to their age, were booked on suspicion of burglary, the lieutenant said.
A witness called police about 11 p.m. to report people breaking into Madison Elementary School, 515 E. Ashtabula Street, Russ said.
With the help of a helicopter, the three suspects were quickly found and soon confessed, he said.
According to court records, Comparan was being held in lieu of $20,000 bail. His arraignment date was not available Sunday.
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