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Updated: 9:33 PM Dec 16, 2009
Homeowner Stabs Suspected Thief Posing As Magazine Seller
Police say the woman did not want to buy magazines, but allowed the two suspects, 20-year-old Rosette Graves and Melissa Bales, into the residence so she could give them a monetary donation. Once in the home, Graves distracted the homeowner by asking to use the restroom.
Posted: 12:20 AM Dec 16, 2009Reporter: KKTV Email Address: news@kktv.com |
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Two women are in the hospital after deputies say a homeowner stabbed a suspected thief.
Deputies say it happened in the Cimarron Hills neighborhood of the Springs about 8:30 Tuesday night. Two women said they were selling magazines and were invited into a home on Petersburg Court.
Police say the woman did not want to buy magazines, but allowed the two suspects, 20-year-old Rosette Graves and Melissa Bales, into the residence so she could give them a monetary donation. Once in the home, Graves distracted the homeowner by asking to use the restroom.
Bales then found the homeowner's purse and took money from it. The woman say Bales allegedly stealing the money and confronted her. Bales then locked the front door, so the homeowner grabbed a knife and a struggle ensued. During the fight, the homeowner stabbed one of the women multiple times and cut herself by mistake.
Authorities tell us the women got away in a green van driven by another person. They were stopped near Astrozon and Powers by Colorado Springs police. A man who was driving the van was detained for questioning, but was not arrested.
Bales and Graves are being charged with Second Degree Burglary, Robbery, and False Imprisonment. They are currently being held at the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center on a $10,000 bond. Click on the Photos tab to see pictures of the suspects.
The homeowner and the stabbed suspect are in separate hospitals getting treatment. Deputies say the wounds are not life-threatening.
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All citizens should know that they have the right to defend themselves. And in many states, including Colorado, they can and should use deadly force to defend their homes and loved ones inside. As a father, I cannot wait to see if an intruder has mal-intentions for any of my 5 kids or my wife. An intruder in my home has but a seconds to live or leave. Thank God, the founding fathers had the foresight to allow "LAW ABIDING" citizens to bare arms! Even though the home owner invited the thieves in, she should still be protected by Colorado law from any charges. The thieves only were allowed in via fraudulent means. This is still an ILLEGAL entry into her home. She did the right thing. She probably saved her own life in the process.
i agree with Daniel and Christy. no 1,,,you DON'T let anyone in your house. It's YOUR house! no.2 I have knives,,,,,but i have GUN(s)also. they are to be used against these type of people! o by the way i'd make sure they were inside before i'd shoot em. Yea Right,,,,,like hell i would. P.S. DON'T TRUST ANYONE!,I'am from the OLE days,,,,,,not this day n time, time has changed BIG time.
In this day and age, why oh why would you risk letting strangers in your home? Near dark yet. Just asking for trouble. Times have changed, and NOT for the better.
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