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Police Catch Suspect Who Was Allegedly Fishing Cash Out Of Davis Islamic Center Lock Box

DAVIS (CBS13) — A burglary suspect was allegedly caught in the act of stealing from the Davis Islamic Center on Wednesday morning.

Davis police say they were called to the Russell Boulevard building for a reported burglary in progress. At the scene, officers were able to surround the center with a perimeter before the suspect could leave.

Officers were able to take a look at a live camera feed from the center and watched the suspect get into a lock box, fishing out some cash.

Once the suspect left the center, officers detained him. He was identified as 47-year-old Hemet resident Ashraf Hegaz.

Police say Hegaz had cash and a crowbar in his possession. Hegaz was arrested and is now facing charges of burglary and possession for burglary tools.

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