A bunch of bears, according to investigators, took control of a rural Northern California residence after a gang of criminals plundered it so frequently that the owner fled in terror.
Eleven people were charged by the Butte County district attorney’s office on Friday for allegedly breaking into and stealing from a 64-year-old woman’s house on multiple occasions. Prosecutors added that six more suspects had been discovered in relation to the burglary ring and are currently facing charges.
The woman initially stated that on April 17, someone broke into her house, which is situated in a secluded part of Lovelock, north of Magalia.
The robbers then continued to return. and back. Authorities claim that the situation became so serious that the homeowner left her home out of fear for her safety.
Prosecutors claimed that the woman’s home was so damaged by the frequent robberies that bears were able to enter. The structural damage and the woman’s financial loss were only made worse by the wildlife infestation.
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A 500–600 pound bear has wreaked havoc in the neighborhood after moving into the crawl space of a home belonging to a fire victim in Pasadena.
Ten residents of Magalia and one resident of Paradise were taken into custody by Butte County Sheriff’s Office investigators on suspicion of taking part in the intrusions. Both have been accused of domestic burglary in the first degree:
Despite the protests of the prosecutors, a number of the accused burglars were freed on their own recognizance. With a $50,000 bail amount, Crua, Maier, Dominguez-Feathers, and Kupiheanapeahi are still being held in the Butte County Jail.
The arraignment of Barnett and McLaughlin was scheduled for Friday afternoon. On July 9 and 10, the designated defendants are scheduled to return to court.
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