La Mirada~Last week, an alert deputy was patrolling La Mirada when he saw a vehicle matching the description of a vehicle used in recent residential burglaries in the community.

He stopped and contacted the occupants, who also matched the description of the suspects described in a crime teletype that was broadcast to surrounding law enforcement agencies.

Inside, deputies recovered laptop computers, jewelry, and marijuana from the vehicle. During the investigation, it was discovered the owner of one of the laptop computers resided in the area of the traffic stop.

Deputies visited the residence and discovered the home was ransacked. The homeowner was contacted and subsequently identified the stolen property. The suspects were charged with residential burglary.