FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno police arrested a 57-year-old man after officers responding to a reported commercial burglary found him inside a business with smashed windows and a fire burning inside.
The Fresno Police Department received a 911 call about a possible burglary at a business near East Kings Canyon Avenue and South Clovis Avenue.
When officers arrived, they said the man was still inside the business and surrounded the building.
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They found two smashed windows on the north side of the building, and then flames were seen coming from a room on the east side of the building.
The Fresno Police Department’s Air Support Unit, AIR1 team members arrived and assisted at the scene.
Officers used a key provided by the reporting party to enter the building and take the suspect into custody.
Police said the suspect had a walkie-talkie that belonged to the business.
The Fresno Fire Department arrived and put the fire out
The suspect, identified as 57-year-old James Lowe, was arrested on charges including burglary, arson, trespassing, vandalism, and resisting or delaying an officer.