Four arrested in Chisago County home burglary
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Charges are expected to be filed today against four people arrested in connection with a residential burglary over the weekend in Chisago County, said Capt. Keith Hoppe of the Chisago County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities are still looking for a fifth suspect, a 22-year-old man from Rush City, who also is expected to be charged, Hoppe said.
According to Hoppe, four men kicked in the front and back doors to gain entry to a house on the 52000 block of Government Road in Rushseba Township. The homeowner was sleeping when the burglars came calling at 2 a.m. Friday. She grabbed a 9 millimeter handgun and fired two rounds, but didn't hit anybody, authorities said.
The suspects fled to a car parked on Government Road and fled. Shortly after deputies arrested the car driver, a 19-year-old woman from Pine City, along with a 32-year-old man and an 18-year-old man, both from Rush City, Hoppe said.
On Sunday, authorities arrested a fourth suspect, a 20-year-old man from Pine City. They were in the Chisago County Jail on Monday morning.
Hoppe said at least one of the suspects had been acquainted with the homeowner. He surmised that the motive for the break-in was money.
Hoppe said that homeowners "have the right to protect themselves in their homes," but advises that victims not confront thieves and simply call 911.
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