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Long Island Boy, 12, Escapes Break-In and Calls 911 as Police Arrest Suspect in Minutes

The suspect, Christian Garcia, pleaded not guilty to burglary charges after his arrest at the scene.

Overview

  • Police say the intruder broke a kitchen window to enter the Eagle Avenue home in Medford around midday Tuesday.
  • Twelve-year-old Tristen Taylor climbed out a ground-floor window, hid behind his garage, and called 911.
  • Suffolk County officers arrived in under three minutes and arrested 53-year-old Christian Garcia inside the house.
  • Garcia is charged with third-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools and has pleaded not guilty in Central Islip.
  • Investigators are seeking tips from the public and direct callers to Suffolk County police at 631-854-8652.