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West Melbourne Detectives Arrest Armed Burglary Suspects

By  //  June 27, 2013

Suspects also charged with Grand Theft

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – West Melbourne Detectives are investigating two vehicle burglaries that occurred just after 10 p.m. on June 22 in the 3100 block of West New Haven Avenue (above map).

West Melbourne Detectives are investigating two vehicle burglaries that occurred just after 10 p.m. on June 22 in the 3100 block of West New Haven Avenue. (West Melbourne Police image)
West Melbourne Detectives are investigating two vehicle burglaries that occurred just after 10 p.m. on June 22 in the 3100 block of West New Haven Avenue. The suspects are Connie Marie Mihalichko, right, and Luke Joseph Galazin, left. One of the vehicles contained a loaded Glock model 22 firearm, which was stolen, pictured above. (West Melbourne Police images)

One of the vehicles contained a loaded Glock model 22 firearm, which was stolen. Two suspects have been identified and placed under arrest as a result of the investigation. Although detectives have been able to recover most of the stolen property, the firearm has not been located.

According to the West Melbourne Police Department, the suspects are Connie Marie Mihalichko, 23, of 3735 W. New Haven Ave., and Luke Joseph Galazin, 25, of 3735 W. New Haven Ave.

Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
Anyone with information about the investigation is urged to call CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Both suspects have been charged with Armed Burglary and Grand Theft.

The firearm is unique in the fact that the top slide is painted white and contains numerous “skull” images, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

Police are asking anyone who knows the whereabouts of this firearm to immediately call West Melbourne Police or contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS. Callers to Crimeline will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.