YPD sees a rise in local car break-ins
Madeline Murray
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Several vehicles were broken into across Yuma, and the two suspects police say are responsible are still behind bars as of Monday.
The break-ins happened in local neighborhoods such as La Mesa, Saguaro, Sheffield, and Ocotillo Estates, with police saying thousands of dollars worth of items and money were stolen.
“On July 9th, they were basically booked into the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office for third degree burglary charges, theft of credit card, fraudulent use of credit cards. When they were arrested, they were found in possession of most of those items to include other items that were stolen from vehicle’s and two handguns that were also stolen,” said Hayato Johnson, Public Information Officer with the Yuma Police Department (YPD).
YPD has identified the two suspects as 35-year-old Enrique Rios III and 37-year-old Clarita Carr. Rios was charged with 20 felonies and six misdemeanors while Carr was charged with 19 felonies and six misdemeanors.
One local, Donny Robinson, said it’s an invasion of privacy adding, “Breaking into a car, that’s like breaking into somebodies house. I mean, if you need something that bad just go ask for it.”
YPD would like to remind residents to never leave your vehicle unlocked.
“Lock your car doors when you leave. Roll up your windows. Make sure if you have valuables inside, you hide them,” Johnson shared.
Rios’ bond was set for $295,000 while Carr’s bond was set for $195,000. They’re both back in court on Tuesday.