Redmond Police have arrested a 24-year-old Bellevue man thought to be responsible for at least 29 burglaries in the Redmond area alone. Property stolen includes laptop computers, televisions, and smaller electronic items totaling an estimated $60,000.

Bellevue Police initially arrested Justin Kelley of Bellevue on Wednesday, Dec. 16, for a car prowl. At the time, Kelley was in possession of a digital camera reported stolen from a previous Redmond residential burglary case.

After further Redmond Police investigation, Kelley was arrested for at least 29 residential burglary cases stemming back to January 2008. Official charges are pending.

“This is a prime example of why it’s imperative to call police when a crime occurs,” commented Redmond Police spokesperson Jim Bove. “Even if nothing appears to be missing or damaged, we may be able to lift fingerprints or other clues that lead us to a suspect. It’s also important for people to document serial numbers for electronic equipment, look out for suspicious activity, and be aware of what is going on in their neighborhoods.”