Person arrested after late-night break-in attempt at Fresno elementary school

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A person was arrested for attempting to steal from Fort Miller Elementary School on Tuesday, police say.

Fresno Police responded to a call that a person was caught on camera breaking into the school a bit after 1 a.m.

When officers arrived, the person fled to the west side of the school.

The person continued to run through a nearby alley and into a closed garage.

Officers identified themselves and ordered the person to exit the garage.

The person did comply and was arrested without incident.

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Officers discovered the person had burglary tools and drug paraphernalia.

The person was arrested and booked on burglary and drug charges.