Police have lead in funeral burglaries thanks to inmate’s tip
Apr 4, 2012, 6:34 AM | Updated: 7:44 am
Police in Snohomish County think they know who has been burglarizing homes when the homeowners are away attending funerals.
The Herald reports an inmate at the county jail tipped off investigators to two potential suspects who were bragging about the crimes.
Detectives had been investigating seven funeral-related burglaries, and they believe two men, a 31-year-old and a 20-year-old are responsible.
Authorities believe the two men have been reading obituaries and waiting for people to leave for funerals, then entering the homes.
Detectives have recovered some of the stolen items from a home in Lake Stevens, as well as some jewelry the two suspects pawned at a store in Lynnwood.
Police say the men are considered armed and dangerous and may be traveling in a rented black 2011 Chevy Impala with Oregon plates 376ETA.
