Miami Police Catch Alleged Serial Burglar In Liberty City
MIAMI (CBS4) - Police say a man who broke into a church in Liberty City Thursday could be responsible for other burglaries in the area.
One of the victims, Derrick Nicholson, chased down the alleged burglar and helped police catch him.
Nicholson says he heard some banging at his photo shop and saw the suspect trying to break in with a brick. Nicholson says he called police and chased the suspect, identified by police as 19 year old Jacob Patterson.
When police caught him, they say the attempted break-in wasn't his only crime.
They said he also broke into a nearby church L'Eglise Baptiste de Canaan.
Rev. Pierre Matthieu says speakers and audio equipment were stolen from his church.
"It's just wrong," said Rev. Matthew.
Police tell CBS4's Maggie Newland that they will check fingerprints to see if Patterson is linked to any other crimes.
Anyone with information is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.
