Sunnyside police press release on burglary epidemic

Residential Burglary Epidemic
Sunnyside, WA- Sunnyside Police have recently responded to a string of daylight residential burglaries. Police believe that these suspects may be traveling in groups and somewhat on foot. The suspects may be disguised as door to door solicitors. Witnesses state that the suspects may be knocking on doors to see if the residents are home, if the residents are home they move on to the next house. If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your area do not hesitate to call Sunnyside Police at 509.836.6200 or 911.

Additional Information:

- Law Enforcement often sees a higher number of residential burglaries during this time of year, however the number seen in Sunnyside since November 1, 2009 exceeds what is considered normal for this time of year.

- If possible witnesses should get license plate numbers of suspicious vehicles.

- There is a reward of up to $250.00 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of a person or people in this crime.

http://www.ci.sunnyside.wa.us/news/DecemberBurglaries.htm

Grandview- 4 teenage gangsters arrested in burglaries

GRANDVIEW -- Police say they have arrested four teenagers in connection with numerous burglaries in the Grandview area.

The four boys, all suspected of being gang members, were arrested Thursday afternoon as part of a multiagency operation to serve search warrants at five Grandview locations, according to a news release from the Grandview Police Department.

Investigators said the stolen property they were seeking included firearms.

A 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of burglary and trafficking in stolen property; a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a stolen firearm that was found in his room; and a 15-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested on suspicion of possessing stolen property at their homes, police said.

http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories/2009/12/11/four-teens-arrested-for-grandview-burglaries