Two Men Arrested After Late-Night Burglary Attempt in Henderson

Police apprehended the suspects after a pursuit and recovered stolen property from a warehouse.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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A late-night burglary attempt in Henderson, Nevada on Wednesday ended with two men facing court after being caught by police. The suspects were seen on CCTV loading a vehicle with metal items from a warehouse, then fleeing when police were called. After a pursuit involving a police helicopter, the men were arrested and charged with burglary and other offenses.

Why it matters

Burglaries and property crimes are an ongoing concern in the Henderson area, with the city seeing a rise in such incidents in recent years. This case highlights the efforts of local law enforcement to apprehend suspected criminals and recover stolen goods, sending a message that this type of offending will not be tolerated.

The details

According to police, around 2:15 AM on Wednesday, officers responded to a report of people seen inside a building on Central Park Drive. Surveillance footage showed the two alleged offenders loading a vehicle with metal items from a warehouse. When they realized police were on the way, the men fled in the vehicle, but one was left behind. Police pursued the vehicle, which eventually pulled into a residential address on Vera Road, where the driver ran into the backyard. Officers were able to apprehend both suspects and recover a large amount of metal items that had been taken from the warehouse.

  • Around 2:15 AM on Wednesday, police received the initial call about the burglary in progress.
  • The suspects fled the scene when they realized police were responding.

The players

Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, Acting Inspector Nick Salter

A police official who provided details about the incident and arrests.

38-year-old man

One of the two suspects arrested and charged with burglary and other offenses.

42-year-old man

The second suspect arrested and charged along with the 38-year-old.

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What they’re saying

“These two alleged offenders were seen on CCTV loading their vehicle with metal items from inside the warehouse. When alerted that Police were on the way they jumped into their vehicle and sped off down the road and into a long driveway.”

— Acting Inspector Nick Salter, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager (Mirage News)

“We will continue to send the message that this type of offending is not acceptable. These two men will now have to answer for their actions in court.”

— Acting Inspector Nick Salter, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager (Mirage News)

What’s next

The 38-year-old and 42-year-old suspects are scheduled to appear in the Waitākere District Court today to face charges of burglary by night, behaving threateningly, and other related offenses.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing efforts by Henderson police to combat property crimes and burglaries in the area. The apprehension of these suspects and recovery of stolen goods demonstrates the effectiveness of surveillance, rapid response, and coordinated law enforcement efforts to hold offenders accountable and protect the community.