Stephen Wiggins, 32, was charged with felony theft, trespassing and resisting law enforcement after police were called to a possible burglary in the Wyndham neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
When police arrive, the found that someone had walked into the victim’s garage and rummaged through a car. The suspect was also spotted in numerous other yards looking into vehicle.
After several hours THPD K9 Pelkes apprehends a suspect on Terre Haute’s east side after tracking him nearly 2 miles. Suspect name and details will be released later on our Facebook page (@thpolice1). Great job Officer Mazzon and K9 Pelkes!!
— Ryan Adamson (@THPDPIO) July 16, 2019
When the suspected, later identified as Wiggins, was spotted by THPD, he fled the area.
After several hours, Wiggins was apprehended by THPD K-9 Pelkes, handled by Officer Tony Mazzon.
In addition to Tuesday’s charged, Wiggins also had an outstanding warrant for resisting law enforcement and possession of paraphernalia.
