CARLSBAD–A burglary suspect Sunday was arrested by Carlsbad police after he attempted to break into a home.
Just before 5 p.m., a police officer was in the 4500 block of Cove Drive investigating an unrelated incident when she was flagged down by a man who stated he interrupted a burglar trying to break into his home. The burglar entered through a window and fled after a brief physical altercation with the resident, according to Carlsbad police department.
The suspect fled the area and entered a nearby residence where he subsequently barricaded himself into the attic of that residence. Officers searched the home, and with the assistance of San Diego Sheriff’s ASTREA helicopter, they located the suspect hiding in the attic of the residence.
The suspect was identified as 38-year-old Kai Sells of Carlsbad. He was arrested for a felony violation of attempted burglary, misdemeanor violation, vandalism and battery. He was booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
