12-Year-Old Thwarts Home Burglary on Long Island

Quick-Thinking Hero

• 💡 A 12-year-old boy named Tristan Taylor is being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking during a home burglary.
• 🏠 While home alone in his Medford, Long Island house, Tristan heard glass breaking and footsteps.

Escape and Alert

• 🏃 Tristan jumped out of a ground-floor window to escape the intruder.
• 📞 After safely getting outside, he immediately called 911 to report the break-in.

Swift Police Response

• 🚓 Suffolk County police arrived at the scene in less than 3 minutes.
• 📍 They apprehended the suspect, Christian Garcia, red-handed as he rummaged through the house.

Suspect Charged

• ⚖️ The accused burglar, 53-year-old Christian Garcia, who is homeless, has been charged with burglary and possession of burglar tools.
• 👨‍⚖️ He pleaded not guilty in court.