COUPLE IN THEIR 60’s AID IN ARREST OF BURGLARY SUSPECT

On September 6th, 2007 at 2015 hours Duluth Police responded to the 200 block of W. 9th St. In reference to a Burglary In Progress. A couple in their 60’s had arrived home to find a burglar in their residence. The couple began struggling with the suspect in an attempt to restrain him. The struggle continued through the main floor of the home and out onto the porch, where the male was finally able to flee from the couple.
During the struggle, the suspect lost all of his clothing. Several neighbors pursued the suspect through the neighborhood and updated police on his location. The suspect was eventually located near Red Rock Trail and Village View Drive, where he was taken into custody by police.
The suspect, a 20 old Duluth man, had several outstanding warrants and was lodged at the St. Louis County Jail for the warrants and 1st Degree Burglary.
Duluth Police were assisted by the St. Louis County Sheriff.s
Department and Minnesota State Patrol. Duluth Police would also like to thank area residents for their assistance in locating the suspect in this incident.

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