Crime & Safety
Would You Make A Citizen's Arrest?
A homeowner recently nabbed a suspected burglar until police arrived. That raises the question: have you ever made a citizen's arrest?
A 20-year-old burglary suspect got a surprise Sunday night when he allegedly broke into a garage and got tackled by the homeowner until police arrived.
Officers arrested the suspect, identified as Mack Lapatrick of Oakland, on suspicion of burglary and took him to county jail.
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The incident occurred in one of the better residential neighborhoods of nearby San Leandro.
"We would never encourage citizens to taken action and put their safety at risk. That is a personal choice," said San Leandro police Lt. Jeff Tudor. "In this case, the brave actions of the victim allowed for us to make an arrest."
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The incident raises questions: Have you ever tried to make a citizen's arrest? What happened? Under what circumstances might you try?
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