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Dec 26, 2008 11:00 am US/Eastern

Man Holds Alleged Car Crooks At Gunpoint

ESCALON, Calif. (CBS) ―

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A man discovered two people allegedly trying to steal his car early Christmas morning and detained them at gunpoint until deputies arrived, according to authorities.

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says they received a call at 3:21 a.m. from the victim, who reported the attempted car theft on South Van Allen Road in Escalon, reports CBS station KOVR-TV in Sacramento.

The caller said that he heard his vehicle turn on and went outside with his shotgun to investigate, allegedly finding and detaining 23-year-old Alejandro Aguiniga and 22-year-old Heather Reddy inside the vehicle.

Deputies arrived and took the two suspects into custody without further incident. Both have been charged with conspiracy to commit a crime and intoxication in public, and Aguiniga has additionally been charged with attempted vehicle theft and threats of violence.

Authorities say the victim's vehicle was unlocked with the keys in the ignition.