Pittsburg man arrested for burglary after returning to scene of the crime

A man from Pittsburg was arrested for burglary after he returned to the scene of the crime. Read the full press release below:

On Sunday morning, August 25, 2019, at approximately 7:35 AM, law enforcement officers of the Pittsburg Police Department responded to the residence located at 108 W. Hudson St. regarding a burglary complaint at a rental property. Upon arrival officers learned that a subject had unlawfully entered the residence, damaged property and stole several items from within.

While officers were still at the residence collecting information, the suspect, who was later identified as 35-year-old John C. Chambers, of Pittsburg, returned to the scene on a bicycle. Chambers then fled the area, but was located a short distance away on Potlitzer St. and was apprehended without further incident.

Chambers was placed under arrest and was transported to the jail at the Crawford County
Sheriff’s Office for booking. Chambers was arrested for felony burglary, felony interference with law enforcement, misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor criminal damage. Chambers is being held in lieu of a $5000 bond.