UPDATE — Sequim man arrested for investigation of Diamond Point burglaries

Camrin C. Bell

Camrin C. Bell

PORT ANGELES — A Sequim man sought for questioning about burglaries in the Diamond Point area has been arrested by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office.

Camrin C. Bell, 19, was arrested just before noon today east of Port Angeles, said Brian J. King, chief criminal deputy with the Sheriff’s Office.

Bell was booked into Clallam County jail for investigation of first-degree burglary, residential burglary, first-degree malicious mischief and second-degree malicious mischief. No bond was set today.

Two burglaries and one attempted burglary were reported in April and May.

The two houses that were entered had glass smashed out with rocks so the burglar could reach inside and unlock the doors.

Stolen items consisted of jewelry, electronics, alcohol and a loaded firearm.

Bell was wanted after fingerprint and DNA samples collected at the two burglarized Diamond Point homes and analyzed at the state crime lab implicated his involvement, Detective Shaun Minks said Tuesday.

The Sheriff’s Office asked the public Tuesday to help locate Bell.

Following the request for assistance, “Sheriff’s detectives received [an] anonymous tip that Bell was located at a residence in the Gales Addition area east of Port Angeles,” King said.

At about 11:30 a.m. today, sheriff’s deputies and detectives found Bell in a travel trailer on the property, King said.

Bell surrendered to deputies without incident,” King said.

The Sheriff’s Office “would like to thank the public for their assistance in helping us keep our communities safe,” King added.

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Sequim-Dungeness Valley Editor Chris McDaniel can be reached at 360-681-2390, ext. 5052, or cmcdaniel@peninsuladailynews.com.

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