Suspect Arrested in Connection to Stearns Co Burglaries
An Eden Valley man was arrested in connection to burglaries that were reported in Stearns County Tuesday morning.
The Sheriff’s Office says they received two burglary complaints and a suspicious person complaint in Melrose Township and neighboring Millwood Township just outside the city of Melrose.
Investigators learned the 32-year-old suspect was seen leaving a residence in a vehicle in Melrose Township and a traffic stop was initiated. After the suspect was informed he was being detained related to a burglary investigation, he fled at a high rate of speed into downtown Melrose and deputies did not pursue, however, the suspect crashed the vehicle and then fled on foot.
With the help of a K9 Unit the suspect was located hiding in a box truck and ultimately surrendered. He was then arrested, and taken to the Stearns County Jail with charges pending.