On Wednesday, July 24 just before 9:00 A.M., a 68-year-old Cedar Springs man witnessed a man breaking into his neighbor's outbuilding near Myers Lake Avenue and 20 Mile Road.

The Cedar Springs man happened to look outside and observed a man dressed in a hoodie sweatshirt, mask, and gloves walking towards his neighbor's driveway. A witness followed, heard loud noises, and observed broken glass near the garage's service door. The neighbor confronted the suspect, who then ran into the woods.

Kent County Sheriff's Office searched the area for an extended period of time, with the help of Michigan State Police and their K9 Unit, but they were unable to locate the suspect. Detectives remained in the area and observed the suspect emerge from the woods approximately one hour after the incident. He was arrested for attempting to break and enter.

The case is expected to be reviewed by the Kent County Prosecutor's Office.