4 JUVENILES ARRESTED IN BURGLARY CASE; 2 OTHERS SOUGHT; PALMDALE BREAK-INS POSSIBLY LINKED.Byline: Bhavna Mistry Daily News Staff Writer Four youths arrested in a weekend break-in, which netted an assault rifle assault rifle Military firearm that is chambered for ammunition of reduced size or propellant charge and has the capacity to switch between semiautomatic and fully automatic fire. , a Sony PlayStation Sony Playstation - Playstation and jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. , may be related to another burglary burglary, at common law, the breaking and entering of a dwelling house of another at night with the intent to commit a felony, whether the intent is carried out or not. where several handguns were stolen, authorities said Tuesday. The suspects - ages 12 to 14 - and two other juveniles were spotted entering a home near Avenue R-4 and 17th Street East by a neighbor who notified authorities. ``We were able to determine who was involved and who was there at the time,'' said Detective Carl Osterthaler of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. . ``It's just a bunch of minors taking advantage of an opportunistic-type crime.'' One 13-year-old suspect was arrested immediately after the weekend burglary. A 12-year-old was taken into custody Monday morning at the Oaktree Learning Center. On Tuesday, deputies arrested a 13-year-old at Buena Vista Middle School and a 14-year-old at home. Two suspects, including a 17-year-old, are still at large. The PlayStation was found in the 14-year-old's home, but the rifle and jewelry have not been found, deputies said. ``We're trying to locate this assault rifle,'' Osterthaler said. ``We want to get it off the streets.'' According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. officials, two of the juveniles in custody have outstanding warrants for burglary. Officials said they are looking at other burglaries in which the six may be involved, including a second home burglary two months ago a half mile from where the rifle was taken. Several handguns were stolen in that burglary, which occurred in a home near Avenue R-8 and 20th Street East. |
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