Girl, 12, tells 911 that burglary suspects 'are right down the hall'
By Dan Tilkin, Valerie Hurst KATU News and KATU.com Staff


The terrified girl placed a 9-1-1 call while she hid inside her room under the bed. She described the men to the dispatcher and what kind of car was outside. She said she could hear the suspects in the house.



Story Published: May 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM PDT
Story Updated: May 26, 2010 at 8:01 AM PDT

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Note: The girl's 9-1-1 call is at the bottom on this story.

TROUTDALE, Ore. - A 12-year-old girl helped police capture three suspected burglars who broke into her house Monday afternoon while she was home alone.

The terrified girl placed a 9-1-1 call while she hid inside her room under the bed. She described the men to the dispatcher and what kind of car was outside. She said she could hear the suspects in the house.

“He’s rummaging around,â€