C.B.P. News Release

Border Patrol Arrests 4 Illegal Alien Burglary Suspects

(Wednesday, May 06, 2009)

Tucson, Ariz. – On Tuesday, a Border Patrol agent working near Douglas arrested four illegal aliens that were later discovered to be burglary suspects.

An agent assigned to the Douglas Station responded to a report of four illegal aliens near Rockspring Road, east of Douglas. All four subjects were found to be Mexican nationals here in the United States illegally. Shortly after, Cochise County Sheriffs Office requested Border Patrol assistance in locating four subjects that had recently burglarized a home on Sentinel Road in Douglas. It was determined that the four subjects previously arrested by the Border Patrol were also the suspects of the burglary.

All subjects were transported to the Douglas Border Patrol Station and charged with illegal entry. They will be turned over to the Cochise County Sheriffs Office for further processing.

The Tucson Sector Border Patrol helps reduce crime in the community by maintaining partnerships with local law enforcement to ensure criminals are caught and brought to justice.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Contacts For This News Release
Tucson Sector
CBP Public Affairs
Phone: (520) 748-3210

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