LABELLE -- Monday, April 15, 2024, at approximately 3 p.m., Hendry County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Deputies responded to a residence at the end of Phillips Road, after receiving a call reporting a burglary in progress.  The caller reported that they were holding three suspects at gunpoint and were requesting law enforcement.

 Upon the arrival of HCSO Deputies, they located the caller in the rear of the property holding one man at gunpoint.  Deputies placed the suspect into custody and secured him in the rear of a patrol vehicle.

 Relatives of the homeowner were checking on the property when they found the front door of the residence open and could hear voices coming from the back of the property.  As they made their way around the home, they encountered two men and a female.  Next to them was a truck and trailer, along with metal siding from the metal building in the backyard.  Deputies also found tools and cutting equipment laying on the ground.

 Two of the suspects, identified as a white male and while female fled on foot into a heavily wooded area.  Deputies set up a perimeter and K9’s responded to attempt to track the suspects. 

 Currently, HCSO is still working to positively identify the two suspects.

 Isai Obed Vazquez, 30 years of age was arrested on charges of burglary of dwelling, grand theft, criminal mischief $1,000 or more, and on an outstanding warrant from Lee County.  Vazquez is currently being held at the Hendry County Jail with No Bond.

 Detectives are asking residents if they see anything suspicious or have any information on the two suspects that ran to please contact them at 863-674-5600.