LaGrange man arrested for burglary after being caught eating victims’ food
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- LaGrange man Brandon Hamler arrested for burglary after police found him eating food in victims' kitchen.
- Hamler charged with first-degree burglary and obstruction of officers; police seek additional information from public.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, officers with the LaGrange Police Department responded to a reported burglary at an occupied residence located at 801 Monroe Street. The call came in at approximately 4:39 a.m., and upon arrival, officers found the suspect still on the front porch of the home.
The individual, identified as Brandon Hamler, was immediately detained at the scene. After speaking with the residents, officers determined that Hamler had unlawfully entered the home and was discovered eating food in the victims’ kitchen. None of the residents recognized Hamler, and no one else was present in the home at the time of the incident.
The LaGrange Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division was called to the scene and has taken over the investigation.
Hamler was arrested and charged with Burglary in the 1st Degree and Obstruction of Officers.
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information related to this incident to contact Detective Blane at 706-883-2620. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Tip411 by using the mobile app, accessing the online portal, or by texting the keyword “LAGRANGE” to 847411.
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