Lawrence man arrested after burglary, theft
A 19-year-old Lawrence man was arrested early Saturday morning after another man discovered him in his home.
According to Lawrence Police Sgt. Susan Hadl, the Lawrence man was awake at 3:18 a.m. and saw the suspect in his home. The suspect, who had entered using a key, spoke with the man and then fled.
The man followed the suspect on foot and called police on his cell phone, giving a description of the suspect. While the man was following the suspect, the suspect broke into a car.
Police eventually caught up with the suspect, and after investigation, it was determined he had broken into the man’s car and found a key to his home there.
The suspect was booked on charges of aggravated burglary, two counts of burglarizing a vehicle and various other charges.