2 charged, 2 wanted for alleged break-in

Published 9:08 am Thursday, March 1, 2012

Two suspects have been charged, and police are searching for two others after at least four men allegedly broke into an Austin home, assaulted the occupants and stole electronic equipment early Sunday morning.

Nestor Valle, 19, of Austin, and Kyler Morehouse, 20, of Wells, both face charges of first-degree burglary with assault, first-degree aggravated robbery and second-degree aggravated robbery — all are felonies. If convicted, each could face 20 years in jail and a $35,000 fine.

Harley Becker, 19, of Brownsdale, and Jordan Cox, 20, of Austin, are wanted for questioning after victims say the men allegedly broke into a house at the 400 block of Second Avenue SW, repeatedly punched and hit two girls under the age of 18 and a 19-year-old man, and made off with several cell phones and a 32-inch TV, according to Police Chief Brian Krueger.

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Both Valle and Morehouse are being held at the Mower County Jail on $50,000 and $100,000 bail, respectively. Valle also faces one count of fifth-degree assault. Valle and Morehouse are both scheduled for a March 8 court appearance.