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Center Police nabs multi-burglary suspect

On Dec. 2 at approximately 1:22am Center Police Department Officers
responded to an active alarm at the La Mecicana Store located at 1145 Tenaha
Street Center.

Upon arrival Officers observed a Hispanic male running out of the closed
business on foot leaving behind identifying evidence of his identity. The
suspect was identified as 18 year old Jonathan Delacruz of Center Texas.
Officers searched the area but after a lengthy search they were unable to
locate the suspect.

On 12-03-2014 Detective David Haley received information that the suspect
was hiding at a residence located off of FM 699. Officers surrounded the
residence as the suspect attempted to evade arrest as he jumped from a
window of the residence. The suspect was quickly apprehended and arrested.

Detective Haley later interviewed the suspect where he confessed to five
burglaries of local businesses La  Mecicana, Rancho Grande, American Grill
and Mi Casita that occurred on the night of November 4, and the
burglary at La Mecicana on 12-02-2014.

Detective Haley did obtained and serve five burglary of a Building warrants
charging Jonathan Delacruz with the crimes.

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