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Vigiliant neighbors help Albany police bust burglars
Posted: 05.15.2012 at 5:16 PM
Updated: 05.16.2012 at 1:30 AM
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19-year-old Rafael Cabral from a old mug shot.  / Dougherty County Jail
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ALBANY, GA --
Albany police are thanking citizens in West Albany for their help in catching multiple burglary suspects.

Shortly before 1 PM, three black males entered an apartment in the 3200 block of Fernridge Drive, taking three flat screen televisions, a Wii, a Xbox gaming system and shoes.

According to police witnesses recorded the tag number of the suspect vehicle and reported it along with the suspects descriptions to dispatch.

Police say after a brief foot chase 19-year-old Rafael Cabral who was the driver of the vehicle and three juveniles were apprehended. All items were also recovered.

Warrants for burglary are being issued against all four males police say.

Albany police are encouraging all citizens to continue to report any and all suspicious activity.

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