CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Kanawha County authorities have arrested a man for allegedly attempting to enter a Cross Lanes residence.
According to the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Jacob Harrison, of St. Albans, attempted to enter the home on Sun Valley Drive on Thursday when a dog altered the homeowner. A home surveillance camera showed Harrison trying to enter the residence from an outside crawl space. He had additionally gained entry by opening a window.
Harrison left his wallet with an identification card on a window sill.
Deputies found Harrison going through mailboxes. He was told to stop but did not comply. Officers deployed a police dog and took Harrison into custody.
Authorities stated Harrison possessed a stolen toolset he took from a vehicle at the Husky’s Dairy Bar in Cross Lanes.
Harrison faces charges of attempted burglary and breaking and entering. The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office noted additional charges are likely.