MONROE – The Monroe Police Department arrested a suspect Feb. 19 after an early break-in.
Officers responded to a breaking and entering at about 6:53 a.m. at Carolina Cat on Morgan Mill Road. They determined the suspect had broken into the business and was using it as a hiding place following an incident the previous night.
Police said the suspect ran from the building when employees arrived to start their workday and he took several items, including a pair of shoes, a jacket and a Wi-Fi box.
Police identified the suspect as Brandon Tyler Campbell, 30, of Monroe, and obtained warrants.
Officers were called to a suspicious person near Windsor Windows on Sutherland Avenue. A patrol lieutenant spotted Campbell attempting to hide near a tarp. When he realized officers were nearby, Campbell ran again, officials said.
Another officer was able to launch a drone, which kept a clear view from above as Campbell tried other hiding spots, including a large hole near a concrete plant and underneath a large storage container. The drone operator maintained sight of him until K9 Narco arrived.
Police arrested Campbell on charges of felony habitual breaking and entering; larceny after breaking and entering; first-degree trespassing; simple assault; and resist, delay and obstruct.