On the evening of Friday, August 23, 2019, the Wrangell Police Department began receiving reports of buildings and vehicles being unlawfully entered. The theft of three vehicles were also reported. Three Wrangell Police Department officers began investigations immediately, which continued through the following day. Access to surveillance systems provided by several local residents and businesses greatly aided in the investigation and identification of the suspect. A timeline of events was established.

On the afternoon of Saturday, August 24, 2019, officers located the suspect at the Wrangel...