[UC] Break in on 4800 Florence

[TateMcH]

Dear Neighbors, A house that was vacant and being renovated was broken into on the 4800 block of Florence on Wednesday, Nov. 3 around 9:30 pm.  We heard the noise and went out to investigate.  The man was entering a first floor bay window by standing on a trashcan. My husband got a good look at the man coming out of the house.  The alarm in the house may have scared him back out.  We called the police who came very quickly.  We searched the area and the person was caught about a block away and positively identified by my husband.  He was taken into custody.  Both the owner and my husband went to 55th and Pine to make statements.  The police believe he may be responsible for about 8 other similar break-ins in the neighborhood.  If you are working on a house or have properties being renovated around you please stay aware of who is coming and going.    Maureen Tate