CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two men are in jail after a victim reported they saw, through a home security camera system, a male in a light-colored hooded sweatshirt, attempting the door handle on a vehicle parked in his driveway.
The victim stated that a second male was also seen around this time.
An Officer arrived on scene and saw a white Chevrolet four-door vehicle sitting at an intersection on Surfside Boulevard.
The Officer advised that he could see at least three occupants inside of the vehicle.
Upon conducting the traffic stop, the vehicle immediately slammed on its brakes and came to an abrupt halt.
The Officer noticed that the rear seat passenger, Walter Hutchins was wearing a light gray sweatshirt which matched the video description and was extremely sweaty.
While searching the vehicle Officers located a female’s wallet and two cell phones.
Officers later determined that this purse belonged to a second victim. About a hundred dollars was located, and a Citizen silver watch was also found inside of the vehicle center console.
Based on the investigation, it was determined that Watkins and Hutchins committed vehicle burglaries and were arrested.
Watkins, 23 was charged with Burglary to a Vehicle and Petit Theft.
Hutchins, 19 was charged with 2-counts of Burglary to a Vehicle and Petit Theft.
