An Alexandria man faces illegal entry and public intoxication charges after allegedly breaking into the Seminary Hill home of a co-worker’s relatives, rummaging around and stealing clothing, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
On April 9, the homeowners provided police with video surveillance showing the suspect entering the home in the 200 block of N. Quaker Lane, as well as audio of him allegedly opening kitchen cabinets, according to the affidavit. The suspect was arrested less than a mile away on a public intoxication charge, a Class 4 misdemeanor with a $250 fine. He was later charged with entering a property to damage, a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500.
“While inside the home, [the suspect] rummaged through a suitcase and pill bottles, took a shower and left in a black sweater dress belonging to [the victim],” according to the affidavit. “At the time of the arrest, he was wearing a black sweater dress belonging to [the victim].”
The suspect told police he had consumed three to four alcoholic cider drinks at Lost Boy Cider (317 Hooffs Run Drive), which is more than two miles from the home.
The suspect’s roommate and co-worker arrived at the scene while APD was investigating. The roommate claimed the suspect “called him multiple times, at one point saying, ‘I don’t know where I am,’ and later, ‘I’m in the wrong house.'”
The suspect told an investigating officer he had no memory of entering the home that night and asked if he could return the sweater dress to its owner. He also claimed a female friend had given it to him, according to the affidavit.
The homeowners told police the suspect must have entered their home shortly after they left to get ice cream.
The suspect was released on recognizance and is due in court July 8.
