New London Police Arrest Suspected Burglar, Recapture After Escape Next Day: Police

NEW LONDON, CT – Police arrested a man suspected of breaking into another man’s house Wednesday, then were forced to relocate and capture him when he escaped custody.

Police responded to a call from a homeowner claiming that someone was inside his home. Officers determined that the suspect had just left the home and fled, according to a release.

Police began searching the area after being given a description. A neighbor of the victim recalled seeing the suspect at a local convenience store earlier in the day.

Detectives used the surveillance cameras at the store to locate Henry Rogers, 42, and the victim's property. Additional items located are believed to be from other burglaries, for which police are working with other regional departments to identify victims.

Rogers was held on a bond overnight and transported to court Thursday, where he broke away from officers upon reaching the courthouse and lead them on a brief foot chase. He was located in the rear yard of a residence on Brainard Street.

Police said Rogers resisted officers and was brought down using a Taser. No police officers were injured in the incident.

He is being held on a $150,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.