Man arrested after multiple burglaries in San Luis, Arizona

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A man was arrested with the help of a drone in San Luis after being linked to multiple burglaries reported in the city.

The arrest was carried out thanks to a citizen's call early Wednesday morning, who reported a suspicious person loitering in the lower residential area.

Upon arriving at the scene, officers from the San Luis Police Department located the suspect, who attempted to flee on foot.

A search was immediately called, which included several ground units and the deployment of a police drone, which allowed them to locate and arrest the individual.

During the arrest, the man was found in possession of common tools used in burglaries. Detectives subsequently executed a search warrant at his home, where they found various items, primarily power tools. Some of these have already been identified as stolen property.

Authorities reported that the suspect faces 11 burglary-related charges, including seven felonies, and has been linked to several similar incidents that occurred recently in the city.

The case continues to be under investigation.