UTICA, NY – A Utica resident helped police solve a burglary after spotting a familiar face breaking into their home on a surveillance feed last week.
The incident occurred October 27 on the 1200 block of Noyes Street, where the homeowner watched live footage showing a man inside their residence taking property.
Officers later confirmed the suspect had forced entry through a damaged rear door before stealing items from the home.
Key Points
- Homeowner watched burglary in progress via security camera.
- Forced entry through back door caused property damage.
- Suspect William Church, 42, arrested and charged days later.
Familiar suspect identified through video evidence
Police said the victim immediately recognized the intruder from the footage and provided investigators with a detailed statement. Detectives reviewed the video and identified the suspect as 42-year-old William Church of Utica.
On October 30, officers located and arrested Church without incident. He was charged in connection with the burglary and transported to the Utica Police Department for processing.
Ongoing investigation
Authorities did not specify what property was taken but confirmed that evidence recovered from the scene matched the homeowner’s report. The investigation remains active, and police have not ruled out the possibility of additional charges as they review similar burglary cases in the area.
