Crime & Safety

Carlsbad Teen Arrested After Attempting to Enter Home Through Doggie Door

19-year-old John Kerr faces burglary charges. Carlsbad Police credit the Neighborhood Watch program with his arrest.

Tuesday at 12:44 p.m., a Carlsbad resident called the police department about a residential burglary in progress.  The resident told police a man attempted to enter the house located in the 7700 block of Palacio through the doggie door.  The resident heard the doggie door and saw the man, causing the man to flee.

The resident chased the man down the street and called the police department on a cell phone. 

Numerous police officers and ASTREA the Sheriff’s department helicopter combed the area following leads from residents. 

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An additional resident reported that just after this incident a similar man walked into their house located in the 2200 block of Recodo Court through the front door. The resident further reported the man claimed to need help. The resident chased the man from the house.

At 2:16 p.m. made the first arrest and by 7:36 p.m. Carlsbad police had booked two suspects into the Vista Detention Facility.

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Arrested were 19-year-old John Kerr of Carlsbad for burglary and 19-year-old Ryan Rodriguez of Encinitas for possession of a controlled substance. 

“This is an example of great teamwork,” stated Police Lieutenant Paul Mendes. “This incident shows the connection between residents identifying suspicious activity and making phone calls that aid effective police response.”

–Carlsbad Police


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