Deputies arrest minors in Broadmore Estates for theft, burglary

Kootenai County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged two 15-year-old males with burglary, theft and weapons possession in the Broadmore Estates neighborhood of Hayden on Sunday, after receiving reports from residents of what appeared to be two men checking car doors in driveways.

When deputies arrived, they reported finding two men matching that description, who deputies say then fled the scene on foot. Deputies were able to find the two men hiding in bushes wearing face masks and dark clothing, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office also reported that one of the suspects was carrying a loaded revolver, allegedly taken from a nearby vehicle. Further investigation by the sheriff’s office has linked articles allegedly taken from the juveniles to roughly 20 victims.

“The Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind citizens to secure their vehicles and ensure the safe storage of firearms,” said Lt. Zachary Siffords in a press release dated Feb. 26.

KCSO is encouraging anyone in the Broadmore Estates neighborhood who thinks they may have been a victim of theft to contact the sheriff’s office at 208-446-2245.