WESTLAKE, Ohio (WOIO) – A 70-year-old man is behind bars after Westlake detectives connected a burglary from Friday night to a burglary in 2005.
The burglary happened at around 7:42 p.m. on Oct. 7 at a home on Walden Drive, according to Cpt. Gerald Vogel of the Westlake Police Department. Officers saw a rear sliding glass door smashed out after arriving at the home.
Police also noticed there was jewelry was stolen from the home.
After remembering a similar style of burglary in 2005, a Westlake detective confirmed the man was behind both burglaries, Cpt. Vogel said.
Officials confirmed police arrested the 70-year-old, later identified as Ronald Pal, less than seven hours after the burglary.
Pal later admitted to both break-ins and was charged with burglary, a second-degree felony.
Officials said Pal will be arraigned in the Rocky River Municipal Court on Tuesday. Police are still exploring any connections to prior Westlake burglaries and break-ins in several neighboring communities.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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