US EditionPolice applaud 9-year-old girl who called 911 when her home was being broken into
- On April 3, 2025, a Westminster girl, age nine, called 911 to report a break-in near Magnolia Street and Bolsa Avenue.
- Jorge Mendoza Diaz, age 34, allegedly smashed a window to enter the home early that Friday morning before 6 a.m.
- The girl was upstairs using her cell phone while her father confronted Diaz in the kitchen, and police arrived quickly.
- During the 911 call, the girl stated, "Someone is in my house," and in response to a question, "They broke the window."
- Diaz was arrested, and Chief Lenyi commended the girl's bravery, even inviting her to join the WPD when she grows up.
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California girl, 9, keeps her cool and calls 911 during attempted home invasion
A remarkably calm 9-year-old girl kept her cool during a home invasion robbery in Southern California, calling 911 and bringing police to the scene in time to catch the suspect, authorities said Tuesday.
9-Year-Old Calls 911 During Attempted Burglary in Her Home: 'Please Help Me'
According to the Westminster Police Department, the young girl helped police catch -- and ultimately arrest -- the intruder after his attempted break-in, with police releasing the audio file of the nine-year-old's call with the dispatcher.
Police applaud 9-year-old girl who called 911 when her home was being broken into
By Dean Fioresi Click here for updates on this story ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — Westminster police have publicly praised the 9-year-old girl who called 911 as her family’s home was being broken into, allowing them to arrive promptly and take the suspect into custody before anyone was hurt. In a post on Facebook, police said that they were called at around 5:55 a.m. on Friday, April 3 regarding an attempted break in at a home in …
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