A good hunch helps police nab suspects

Good police work resulted in two arrests last week of teen-agers who are believed to have burglarized two convenience stores.

When police arrived at one store, it didn't take long for Sgt. Carl Eakins to determine that the burglars might be headed for another nearby store. Sure enough, police found two teen-agers pulling away. They were arrested nearby in a car that contained bottles of liquor like those stolen earlier.

For all the modern tools of law enforcement, a good hunch is still a crucial ingredient in nabbing crooks. Congratulations to those officers who use common sense and follow those hunches.