Burglar tries to evade capture by hiding in tree

Boca Raton, FL – On Monday, November 28 at about 1:50 a.m., Boca Raton Police officers responded to a report of a burglary at 118 Sea Island Terrance. A witness told officers he saw a male inside his neighbor’s car. The witness yelled at the suspect who jumped on a bicycle and rode away. The victim told officers his car had been rifled through, but only some loose change was taken.

Several minutes later, another victim at 2772 NW 26th Street called police when he saw a male crouching down next to his car. The victim yelled at the suspect who screamed and rode off on his bicycle. Officers searched the area and saw a male run across Jog Road and cross through a hedge-line around Boca West County Club. A Boca Raton K-9 officer arrived on scene and his dog immediately tracked to a large tree on the Country Club property. When officers illuminated the tree with their flashlights, they observed a male, whom they recognized as Cameron Ahern.

Ahern reluctantly came out of the tree. The witness and second victim identified Ahern as the suspect seen inside of and next to the vehicles. Ahern was verbally abusive to officers and refused to speak with them.

Officers arrested Ahern and charged him with burglary to a vehicle and loitering and prowling.

Arrested:

Cameron Ahern
DOB 05/19/1989
Boca Raton, FL