JPD catches three burglary suspects with stolen objects in their possession

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Incident Spotlight

This morning at about 4:30 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 700 block of West 1st. 

The resident reported hearing glass breaking to the south and then saw three people leaving the area on bikes. Officers were able to get into the area quickly and located all three people. It was discovered that forced entry had been made at 102 and 108 S. Sergeant. The owner of the properties was contacted. 

The owner described some of the items she found missing and the items were located on the three people that officers contacted. They were also in possession of a stolen bicycle that had been stolen from the residence at an earlier date. These subjects are also suspects in the bicycle theft at North Middle School yesterday. That investigation is ongoing.