COVINA — A previously deported felon was arrested Friday on suspicion of breaking into a Covina camera shop, police said.
Salvador Madrigal, 36, of Compton was booked on suspicion of burglary and was being held without bail, Covina police said in a written statement. An immigration hold was also issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Covina police Officer Staci Franco was patrolling downtown Covina about 5:30 a.m. when he spotted two men removing merchandise from Powell Camera, 160 W. Badillo Street, according to the statement.
Both men ran when they saw the officer, but Madrigal was found hiding in the area, police said. The second suspect remained at large.
About $16,500 worth of camera equipment was recovered from the men and returned to the store, officials added.
Madrigal is due in West Covina Superior Court Tuesday for arraignment, police said.