Burglary / Assault Report Investigated / Arrest Made – 07/11/08

UAPD ADVISORY

JULY 11, 2008

TUSCALOOSA POLICE INVESTIGATE BURGLARY / ASSAULT

On Thursday, July 11, 2008, at approximately 3:20 a.m. Tuscaloosa Police received a report of a burglary / assault that occurred in the 1100 block of Myrtlewood Drive. Upon arrival, police found that the residents of the home (non-UA) had been assaulted by a male during the commission of a burglary. The residents were transported to DCH hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

A non-UA 29 year-old male suspect was apprehended by police a few blocks from the incident. This individual has been charged with the crime and is being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail. No other suspects are being sought in this case.

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