
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - An alleged Jackson house burglar caught in the act, is spending the night in jail.
Monday afternoon precinct four officers caught the man on Pimlico Place, after a homeowner claimed the suspect left his home with an armload of electronics.
Police surrounded the area and caught him after a short foot chase.
The 17-year-old suspect cut his hand fleeing officers, and was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
The stolen items were found hidden in a backyard on the street.
The suspect was also shackled in leg irons, as a precaution.