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2 Arrested, 2 Sought In Attempted Laptop Heist In Desert Hot Springs

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DESERT HOT SPRINGS (CBS) — Two of four people suspected of burglarizing an elementary school in Desert Hot Springs were behind bars.

Police were called to Cabot Yerxa Elementary School in the 67000 block of Desert View Avenue after an alarm went of about 3:48 a.m. Sunday, said police Sgt. Gus Paiz.

Upon arrival, officers spotted three suspects with large duffle bags running from the playground.

When they were confronted, the men reportedly dropped the bags, which contained 46 Apple laptops, and fled.

 2 Arrested, 2 Sought In Attempted Laptop Heist In Desert Hot Springs

Suspect Martel Turner (credit: DHS PD)

While searching for the men, a fourth suspect was found hiding in a trash bin, he said.

The sergeant said that two of the four men were detained and booked at Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on suspicion of burglary.

They were identified as Moreno Valley residents Joshua Ligon, 25, and Martel Turner, 21.

 2 Arrested, 2 Sought In Attempted Laptop Heist In Desert Hot Springs

Suspect Joshua Ligon (credit: DHS PD)

Authorities are searching for the other two suspects. Anyone with more information was asked to call police at (760) 329-2904, ext. 330.

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  • Timothy McGarry

    Bet your parents are proud now that y’all got your pictures in the paper.

    • rankin1

      one parent ain’t got no daddy

  • Rusty Cheeks

    46 laptops a nice haul

  • Thendo

    Oh man! I’m so with you on this one! It dvries Josh crazy when I listen to the same cd a jillion times! But I love it! I listened to Darrell Evans almost exclusively for the month when I was in Turkey, and when I hear one of those songs it instantly takes me back to those hotel rooms, and the streets and smells. I love that. Right now, my obsession is Mumford & Sons, along with Needtobreathe (who I love because even though they’re a “Christian” band, they aren’t afraid to put a love song to a girl on the album. Well played!) also, I’m in love with Love Came Down by Brian Johnson, but its slow, so my littles don’t want to listen to it. I get it when I can!

  • zoftuex

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