K-9 Catches Burglary Suspect Hiding Under Vehicle: West Hartford Police

West Hartford Police have charged a Hartford man with burglarizing vehicles during the overnight hours after he was tracked down by a K-9 while hiding under a vehicle.

Carlos Trinidad, 29, of 280 Collins Street, Apt. 412, was arrested at about 4:40 a.m. on Sept. 13 on Richard Street.

West Hartford Police said Trinidad was suspected of burglarizing vehicles and when he was approached by officers, he fled the scene on his bike.

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Trinidad left his bike and coat and was caught by a K-9 hiding under a vehicle, according to police.

Police said Trinidad was in possession of a stolen laptop computer and a screwdriver.

Trinidad was arrested on charges of third-degree burglary, interfering with an officer, possession of burglar’s tools and leaving motor vehicle w/o brake.

He was held on a $25,000 surety bond and is due in court on Sept. 24.