Coalinga police arrest man for 2 home burglaries

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Monday, May 19, 2014
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COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Coalinga police say they've caught an 18-year-old man wanted for at least two home burglaries.

Officers arrested Richard Hernandez III on Saturday. Investigators say they found his fingerprints and shoe impressions at homes that were burglarized on Friday and Saturday.

They later tracked down Hernandez at a home on Pleasant Street. They say he ran away and jumped a fence before being caught.

The suspect had an arrest warrant out of Fresno County, and detectives say he may be linked to other crimes. They're planning to serve search warrants as the investigation continues.