An Immokalee teenager faces felony charges after deputies say he broke into a home and made off with a gun, some watches and jewelry Thursday.Joaquin Martinez, 16, 2411 Sanders Pine Circle, is charged with burglary, grand theft and grand theft of a firearm.
Reports say Mary Ramos was returning to her home at 713 Second Ave. No. 4, Immokalee, at around 9 a.m. when she saw someone wearing a yellow, white and black striped shirt and a gray hooded jacket coming out the door. Ramos told deputies the suspect ran when he saw her. She followed him on foot but was unable to catch him.
Deputies began searching the area and found someone matching the description of the suspect at 111 S. Seventh St. Ramos identified him as the person she had seen leaving her house.
Reports say Martinez had the items from Ramos’ house in his possession at the time of his arrest.
