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Note to would-be criminals: If you're going to rob a home, remember not to leave your wallet behind.
Joshua Winters, 19, of 2917 Apt. 7 West Boulevard in unincorporated Belleville, was arrested and charged in connection with the robbery of a home in the 1800 block of Spruce Hill Drive in unincorporated Belleville on Monday.
According to the police report, the resident of the Spruce Hill Drive home pulled into the garage at his home about 8:45 p.m. Monday and he heard voices inside. He noticed a door slightly open and knew no one should have been home at the time, according to Capt. Steve Johnson, chief investigator for the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department.
Joshua Winters, 19, of 2917 West Blvd., Apt. 7 near Belleville, was charged with burglary. - Provided/BND
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