Real-life ‘Home Alone’ incident keeps 12-year-old boy from stealing during the holidays

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Police said that a 12 year old boy foiled a robbery An incident occurred at their Long Island home this holiday season It has been compared to the classic Christmas film home alone,

Tristan Taylor, seventh grader village of medfordAccording to , he was alone at home on Tuesday afternoon when he heard his kitchen window breaking and footsteps coming inside the house. CBS New YorkTaylor was quick on his feet and fled his home through his bedroom window,

“I said, ‘I have to get out of the house as quickly as possible,'” he told CBS New York.

According to the outlet, once outside, Taylor said he saw a man inside his home, so he hid behind his garage and called 911. “I was talking to him on the phone and waiting for him to get here,” he said.

According to a press release, officers received the call shortly before 1 p.m. and arrived at the home within three minutes Suffolk County Police DepartmentThey found the 12-year-old child safe,

A 12-year-old boy ran from his home and called 911 when he heard someone broke into his Long Island home, police said.
A 12-year-old boy ran from his home and called 911 when he heard someone broke into his Long Island home, police said. ,Scott Olson/Getty Images,

Officers found Christian Garcia, 53, inside the home and arrested him at the scene, the police department said. Garcia was charged with third-degree burglary and possession of burglar’s tools. During his appearance on Wednesday, he declared himself innocent.

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Independent Garcia’s attorney has been contacted for comment.

This incident has started to be compared home alone, Which follows eight-year-old Kevin McAllister as he escapes thieves targeting his home after his family forgot about it while they were away on vacation.

Taylor’s grandmother, Timothy Taylor, told CBS New York that the family is “very proud” of the 12-year-old.

“We are very proud that he was able to maintain his composure and call the police immediately. Without even thinking about it, he automatically called 911,” she said.

Neighbor Mike Campanella also praised Taylor’s quick thinking.

He told CBS New York, “I hope my son would have done the same. When someone is breaking into the house, the precaution is to get out and call the police. You just have to be brave and call them.”

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