Michigan Sherrif arrests burglar next door
10 June 2008
No CommentPITTSFORD — Even in his sleep, the Hillsdale County sheriff is on duty.
WCSR-AM in Hillsdale reports Sheriff Stan Burchardt captured a breaking-and-entering suspect at an automotive-related business after being awakened about 1:15 a.m. Friday by noise outside his Pittsford home.
The sheriff’s department says Burchardt went outside to investigate and saw a person run up to the front of Pittsford Gas & Tire, smash a window and go inside.
Burchardt followed the person inside and spotted him filling a backpack with cigarettes and other items.
Burchardt ordered the suspect to get on the floor and called for backup. Deputies arrived within minutes.
The suspect is a 17-year-old from Montgomery and was being held at the county jail pending arraignment.
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