'Selfie' photo leads to arrest in California church burglary
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}UNDATED: This photo released by the Chula Vista Police Department shows a self portrait taken by Adam Howe, 26, who authorities say it was the "Selfie" on Howe's phone left at a crime scene which led detectives to Howe a suspect in a burglary of a Southern California church where a laptop, cash, watches and other items were stolen. ( (AP)
Authorities say it was a "selfie" that led detectives to a suspect in the burglary of a Southern California church.
U-T San Diego reports that detectives found a phone at the Chula Vista crime scene, where a laptop, cash and watches were stolen.
On the phone was a photo the suspect had apparently snapped of himself.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Residents recognized the man in the photo, and police arrested 26-year-old Adam Howe on Tuesday.
A search of his belongings uncovered property believed to be stolen from the Hilltop Tabernacle Church.
Further investigation led to the arrest of two other people.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police say they've now linked Howe to thefts at a nearby mobile home park after residents recognized his picture in media reports.
A phone number listed in Howe's name rang without an answer Thursday.