Vehicle Burglary / Possession of Stolen Property

K-9 Officer Byrne and his four-legged partner "Roddy" were patrolling near a nightclub on Mariposa and Indiana Streets. This area is notorious for numerous auto break-ins and thefts. Officer Byrne noticed a newer black Mercedes with a smashed out window. The only pedestrian in the area was walking rapidly from the scene, making furtive movements in order not to attract the Officer's attention. Officer Byrne detained the man, who consented to let the Officer search his backpack. The bag contained an electric toothbrush, a laptop, CD's, and a pair of women's glasses. The bag also contained a wallet with a man's ID in it. The problem here was the man who was carrying the bag was not the owner of the wallet! In fact, the man who owned the ID, wallet, laptop, and black Mercedes walked out of the nightclub and identified all of his belongings. Next, a man approached the congregation of officers and pointed out the smashed window of his nearby Honda. Turns out the toothbrush and the sunglasses belong to his wife. Upon returning to Bayview Station, Officers learned that the suspect, who lives in the district, was on felony probation from a burglary conviction earlier this year. Thanks to Officer Byrne and "Roddy", the suspect is once again behind bars. Sunday, December 11, 12:07 AM - Vehicle Burglary/Possession of Stolen Property - Indiana St. and 22nd St. - Case #: 051390074