A house break-in occurred between the night of March 19 and early hours of March 20 at a residence on Second Avenue and Eight Street owned by a person residing in England. Around 3:20 am, officers responded to a report of burglary in progress and observed two men carrying items along the roadway; they were stopped and found with a water hose, vacuum cleaner, and toolbox containing tools. One suspect admitted they had entered the house to 'make a small hustle.' Both were cautioned and detained at San Juan Police Station. Acting on information received, officers later found a third suspect at another house along Eight Street, where additional stolen items including standing fans and a gas cylinder were recovered. The third suspect admitted involvement and was also cautioned and detained. All three men remain in custody pending further enquiries.
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This is the 3rd burglary reported in San Juan in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — San Juan
Secondary Security Deterrence: Standard locks are often bypassed in this area's incident reports. Ensure your burglar proofing and window grilles are in good condition, and consider adding padlocks to gates as an additional layer of deterrence.
High Community Guardianship: Residents in this area are historically proactive about reporting suspicious activity early.
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