Friday, June 24, 2005

Elk Grove, California

From the Sacramento Bee of June 24, 2005
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Homeowner captures burglar

A burglary was brought to an abrupt halt Thursday morning when the homeowner confronted the suspect with a handgun, police said.

Elk Grove Police arrested Esteban Rodriguez, 30, on suspicion of assault with deadly weapon and burglary. The incident took place at 3:13 a.m. in the 3300 block of Marina Cove Circle.

An officer investigating a report of vandalism in the area heard a window break and a woman scream. The officer forced his way through the front door of the residence and found a man holding Rodriguez at gunpoint, according to reports.

Rodriguez, who had a large metal tool, had allegedly smashed a rear window to get in and chased a woman through the residence. She alerted the homeowner, who got his handgun, the report said.

Rodriguez remained in Sacramento County jail Thursday.

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