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Battle Creek Police capture home invasion suspect

Posted at 6:49 AM, Jan 02, 2016
and last updated 2016-01-02 06:49:38-05

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. —  Police arrested a 31-year-old male for allegedly breaking into a woman’s home Saturday morning.

Battle Creek Police said they received a call at 4:25 a.m. from the first block of Charlotte Street. The female homeowner was asleep but woke up to find a man located at the end of her bed.

The man fled when he realized she was awake. A police K-9 unit attempted to track the suspect, but was unsuccessful.

Police received information about a possible suspect Saturday night.  Authorities interviewed a witness and a suspect, which lead to the arrest of a 31-year-old male for home invasion.

Police report that nothing was stolen and no one was injured.

The suspect is currently in custody.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Battle Creek Police or Silent Observer.