A Victoria man was arrested Tuesday night after police say he used rocks to smash his way inside a downtown business.
Officers found broken glass, rocks and signs someone was inside a business near Store Street when they first arrived just before 10 p.m. on Feb. 15, according to a release. While searching the exterior of the building, officers saw the man stick his head out of a broken door, look around, and then exit the building. The man was then arrested.
Officers were alerted to the incident as they were in the 1900-block of Store Street and heard a store alarm going off nearby.
The suspect had a prior break and enter conviction and was held in custody for court. He faces recommended charges of mischief and break and enter.
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