KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho – A man has been booked into the Kootenai County Jail after he attempted to rob someone’s home on Monday.
According to the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), a homeowner received an alarm showing an unknown man inside their home around 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 3. Before officers arrived to the scene, the man was seen leaving the house and approaching more in the neighborhood.
When officers arrived to the 3500 block of Hayden Lake Road, the suspect was located at an unsecured residence and a perimeter was set up. Deputies made several announcements and after an extended amount of time, KCSO says the suspect surrendered without further incident.
“The Sheriff’s Office would like to recommend citizens to take proactive measures when leaving their residences for an extended amount of time. Including, advising neighbors of their plans, installing surveillance cameras, conducting regular inspections of their property, removing excess mail and utilizing light timers to prevent being victims of residential burglary,” KCSO said.
The man has been booked into the Kootenai County Jail for unlawful entry, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. According to KCSO, the suspect has an extensive criminal history.
