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Brave 12-Year-Old Foils Burglary with Quick Thinking
12/27/2025
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Story summary
- Tristen Taylor, a 12-year-old boy from Long Island, prevented a burglary by escaping through his bedroom window, hiding, and calling 911.
- Police arrived within three minutes and arrested Christian Garcia, a 53-year-old man charged with third-degree burglary.
- The incident occurred during the holiday season.
- Taylor's family expressed pride in his quick thinking.
