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INFORMATION RELEASE

Subject: Two Burglars Caught in the Act and Arrested
Date: 2019-04-01
From: Erann Kalwara - JPD PIO
Case or Incident: #190401-005
Summary:

On April 1, 2019 at about 12:10pm, a Juneau woman reported there were people inside her place of business on North Franklin Street and they appeared to have been living there over the weekend. When officers arrived, one of the suspects had left the business on foot.   A male suspect, 29 year old Aaron T. Thate, was contacted at a nearby business and detained.

An officer returned to the original scene and contacted 30 year old Chelsea J. Willis. She was standing inside the business with no shoes on. Her shoes, clothing and some other personal belongings were on the floor. The rooms were in disarray with cabinet doors open, a painting removed from the wall, items strewn around on surfaces and the floor. The victim indicated that the area was in such chaos that it would take her some time to determine everything that was missing or damaged.

Thate and Willis were both arrested for Burglary in the 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief in the 3rd degree, and Theft in the 3rd degree. They were transported to and lodged at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center.

All factual allegations contained in this release are based upon preliminary investigation and are subject to change or clarification as the investigation continues. Any charges reported in this release are merely accusations and all persons named in this release are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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