Never underestimate the value of a good neighbor.

On Wednesday at about 10:30AM, a caller contacted the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) after noticing suspicious behavior surrounding a neighbor’s home near Los Coyotes Diagnoal between Woodruff Avenue and Wardlow Road. According to the caller, an unfamiliar male subject approached the neighbor’s door and, given the caller knew the neighbor was not home, continued to survey the man’s behavior.

Shortly after, two other unfamiliar male subjects approached the residence, where one used a recycling bin to get over the fence. Staying on the line to continue assisting officers as to the suspects’ behavior, all three were eventually detained. One was found removing a window screen while the other two were arrested within the vicinity.

With pending charges of residential burglary, the suspects were identified as 18-year-old Donovan Lee Steverson of Carson; 18-year-old Teyrin Laron Johnson of Bellflower; and 20-year-old Thadduas Lamarr Sistrunk of Long Beach.

“The community is the first line of defense when it comes to preventing crime in neighborhoods, and we can’t stress enough the importance of citizens looking out for each other and serving as the eyes and ears of the police,” stated Chief Jim McDonnell. “Keeping our neighborhoods safe is a team effort and we thank this community  member, and all others who choose to get involved, for their partnership.”