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Crime Stoppers tip catches Weston man

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Following a Crime Stoppers tip, a Weston man was caught breaking into a business yesterday morning.

Anthony Gaston made his initial court appearance on burglary, possession of burglary tools, attempted theft and obstruction charges in the afternoon.

According to the police, they received a call to Crime toppers saying that the 48 year old had been breaking into Melron Corporation to steal metal bars. The call said it was occurring once or twice a week.

An Everest Metro officer was checking the business early yesterday morning at around 1:30 when he saw Gaston leave. When he saw the officer he went back into the building and left through another door. Following a brief foot chase he was arrested.

Company officials found a pallet with white brass bars and 60 pounds of red brass trimmings he was allegedly attempting to take. The items are worth around $1,000.

Gaston was currently on probation for his role in a May 2008 burglary.

The judge set a $15,000 bond and a preliminary hearing for December 19.

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