A man found hiding inside someone’s attic in Carlsbad was arrested for allegedly breaking into homes, Carlsbad police said.
At one point, Carlsbad Police Department officers and a police helicopter were circling the house, looking for the suspect on the roof.
If you see the helicopter and police activity at 4500 Cove. We are looking for a suspicious person reportedly on the roof.
— Carlsbad Police (@CarlsbadPolice) June 11, 2017
It happened at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the 4500 block of Cove Drive. A police officer was flagged down by a man who said someone was trying to break into his home, according to Lt. Jeffery Smith.
He said someone was trying to get into his home through the window, Smith said. The homeowner tackled the suspect, but he got away.
Then, the man later identified as 38-year-old Kai Sells, broke into a nearby house and hid in the attic, added Smith. Carlsbad police were called to the scene and established a perimeter around the home where the suspect hid, according to police.
“Officers searched the home and with the assistance of San Diego Sheriff’s ASTREA helicopter, they located the male hiding in the attic of the residence,” Smith said.
All clear in the 4500 blk of Cove. We found the person we were looking for. Thanks for your cooperation and patience. Have a safe evening.
— Carlsbad Police (@CarlsbadPolice) June 11, 2017
Sells was arrested on suspicion of felony attempted burglary, burglary and misdemeanor vandalism and battery. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
City News Service contributed to this article.
