Three accused in Kenner home burglary arrested in separate states
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KENNER, La. (WGNO) — The Kenner Police Department announced that all three suspects involved in a Kenner armed home burglary have been located and arrested.
On Wednesday, Aug. 14, Kenner officers announced that Kevin Sanchez, Kevin Alberto-Castro and Jesus Castillo-Ruiz were apprehended.
On July 27, officers said the three allegedly entered a home in the 5300 block of Toby Lane through an unlocked door, armed with AK-style rifles and a handgun.
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The incident was captured on a home surveillance camera system. The homeowner told officers that it appeared the subjects were familiar with the home, as they went into the bedroom and allegedly stole a handgun and jewelry.
- Kevin Isaac-Sanchez (Courtesy: Kenner Police Department)
- Kevin Alberto-Castro (Courtesy: Kenner Police Department)
- Jesus Castillo-Ruiz (Courtesy: Kenner Police Department)
Kenner officers added that there was someone asleep on the second floor at the time but was unaware of the burglary happening downstairs.
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In collaboration with the United States Marshalls Service Sanchez and Alberto-Castro were captured in Florida while Castillo-Ruiz was located in North Carolina.
All three are facing a charge each of aggravated burglary.
Officers say they are awaiting extradition to Louisiana where they will be prosecuted.
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