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South Pasadena Police arrested a burglary suspect Friday afternoon after a resident reported suspicious activity on Meridian Avenue.
By News Desk
At approximately 1:35 pm, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Meridian Avenue following a call from a neighbor who reported hearing glass breaking at a nearby home. Believing a burglary was in progress, the caller immediately contacted police.
An officer and his partner, already patrolling in the area, arrived within seconds. Upon reaching the residence, they observed a man standing outside near a broken window. The suspect was quickly detained as additional units secured the scene.
Officers then entered the home and confirmed a burglary had occurred. The suspect, identified as Sergio Marquez, 38, of Los Angeles, was arrested and booked into the Pasadena Jail on charges of residential burglary.
Authorities are asking anyone with information related to this incident to contact the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7265. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).
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