Operator Michael Young

Security system activations from the kitchen of a Tacoma area school resulted in the apprehension of six suspected burglars June 20.

Around 10:30 p.m., Operator Mike Young received the security alerts coming from the school’s kitchen.  Listening to live audio captured by sound security sensors in the room, Young heard voices and called the school district’s guard service.

Tacoma Police responded to Sonitrol Pacific’s verified alarm with the security guard.  Six people ranging in age from 12 to 19 were caught and charged with burglary.