FROSTPROOF, Fla. – A quick-thinking resident and a determined K9 led to the arrest of a burglary suspect in Frostproof on Sunday morning.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began around 10:35 a.m. when a man arrived at a residence near 11th Street and Harrell Avenue and heard someone inside. Realizing no one should be in the home, he called 911.
Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies responded to the scene. As they arrived, the suspect briefly appeared at a door before slamming it shut and fleeing out the other side of the house on a bicycle.
READ: Man Arrested After Assaulting Victim With Soundbar, 2 Punches In Winter Haven
A Lake Wales Police officer and his K9 partner, Hunter, joined the search. Hunter quickly located the suspect, 36-year-old Paul Barker of Bartow, hiding under a tree in a nearby field.
Barker was arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail. He faces charges of burglary, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
