Waukesha Police today announced the arrest of man in connection with a burglary that took place on June 10 in the 100 block of Broadway.
The Waukesha Police Department, including the tactical unit, the Waukesha Fire Department and the Waukesha County Sheriff's Canine Unit were all called in as part of the arrest of the unidentified man, who police are calling a known gang member. Police said he had a violent history.
There were no injuries and the man was taken into custody, after fleeing from police when he was initially observed by officers in the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue, according to Waukesha Police Capt. Dennis Angle.
Angle said that a shotgun taken in the burglarly was located in the man's home, which police searched after obtaining a warrant. Angle said that based on evidence from the burglary they had probable cause to arrest the suspect.
No further information was available.