Homeowner Catches Burglary Suspect, 2 Others Flee In Marin County

MARIN COUNTY, CA — A Lagunitas homeowner interrupted a burglary and detained one suspect Monday as two others fled across Marin County, according to the sheriff's office.

The homeowner called 911 a few minutes after noon to report a burglary on Corona Avenue. The victim told dispatchers they were able to catch one of the suspects and keep her at the home, but a second suspect escaped in a silver Ford Taurus driven by a third suspect.

While deputies were on the way to the scene, another 911 caller reported a similar vehicle driving recklessly eight miles away in San Anselmo. The Central Marin Police Authority pulled the car over on Terrace Avenue and said a man in the passenger seat escaped into a nearby neighborhood. The woman driving the car was taken into custody.

Central Marin authorities worked with the San Rafael Police Department, California State Parks and Sonoma County Sheriff's Office to search the area by ground and air but did not locate the man.

The woman detained at the Lagunitas home was taken to the hospital for complaints of pain and later booked into jail. Both women were arrested on suspicion of burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary, and bail was set at $200,000.

Anyone with information that could lead investigators to the outstanding suspect can contact investigators at 415-473-7265.