Man arrested after attempting to steal from dove hunters on Fortuna Road

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was arrested after he was found to have stolen property from vehicles, according to Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO).

At about 2:05 a.m. on September 3, deputies answered a call regarding a vehicle burglary in the area of S. Fortuna Road.

YCSO says a group of visitors were in Yuma for dove hunting season when the victim heard a car alarm go off in the parking lot of their hotel. The victim and his group confronted the suspect while calling law enforcement. The group was able to hold down the suspect while deputies arrived.

The suspect, a 24-year-old man from Yuma, was found to have stolen property from a nearby vehicle that was broken into and another unlocked vehicle, such as ammunition and firearms.

The man was arrested for two counts of burglary and criminal damage.

YCSO reminds the community to not leave vehicles unlocked and to not leave valuables behind.

Anyone with information on this case can call YCSO at 928-783-4427 or 78-CRIME to remain anonymous