Carbondale man arrested in connection with burglary | Crime

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Carbondale police arrested a man for allegedly breaking into a home.

Jamel E. Travis, 31, was charged with residential burglary, damage to property and felony resisting arrest. He was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

On March 11 police responded to a home in the 400 block of South Washington Street in reference to a report of a home burglary in progress. Officers learned the victim returned to his home around 1:45 p.m. and found that someone had broke in.

Police say as the victim called in the report, the suspect, Travis, ran from the home. They were able to arrest him  after a short foot chase.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Police Department at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS (2677). Anonymous tips may also be made by selecting the “Crime Stoppers” tab located on the Police Department website.

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