Occurred on 1/16/12, 5:30 p.m.   Burglary of a Vehicle   2121 Leopard   1201160135

An Officer responding to several complaints contacted a homeless person panhandling at Port and Leopard.  Jason Schmidt (12/23/72) was observed leaving the pawn shop as he approached the Officer.  Schmidt asked the Officer for a ride to city hall, but his request was denied.

The Officer parked across the street as he watched Schmidt walk back to the pawn shop.  Once in the pawn shop parking lot Schmidt reached into a truck window and removed a couple of items. 

The suspect was found to be in possession of a radar detector and phone charger.  He was arrested and given a ride to jail.  Schmidt was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle.

The property was returned to the owner.