๐บ๐ธ Houston ยท US ยท 23 Aug 2024
Accused serial burglars caught in action breaking into west Houston store, general manager says
HOUSTON, Texas โ A business in West Houston became the latest target of a suspected group of serial burglars, but this time, the suspects were caught in the act. The general manager of the establishment reported that security systems successfully alerted staff and law enforcement as the break-in was occurring.
The suspects, who are believed to be linked to a string of recent commercial burglaries in the area, attempted to force entry through a rear door. Security cameras captured their movements, allowing the manager to monitor the situation in real-time and provide precise updates to responding officers.
"We've been on high alert because of other break-ins nearby," the general manager explained. "Having our security protocol work exactly as intended allowed the police to arrive quickly and apprehend the individuals before they could escape with any merchandise."
The Houston Police Department confirmed that multiple suspects were taken into custody at the scene. An investigation is ongoing to determine the full scope of the crew's activities and their potential involvement in other unsolved retail burglaries across the region.
Sources : khou
