Crime & Safety

Naked Burglar Suspect Arrested With Help Of Oak Creek Police Dog

A man who tried breaking into an Oak Creek house and eventually ended up in the garage began disrobing before he was arrested.

OAK CREEK — Oak Creek police K9 officer Nox assisted in taking a briefly-naked man into custody after he reportedly attempted to break and enter a residence on the 7600 block of S. Logan Ave. on May 27.

According to police reports, a 911 caller told authorities there was a suspect trying to get into her home just after 9 p.m.

He was wandring around the yard, and gained entry into the garage and was briefly nude.

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The resident stated he opened her storm door and was trying to get in unsuccessfully before settling on gaining entry into the garage.

The man was met by police and their K9 officer and reportedly obeyed commands.

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The report stated that the man had been suffering from a medical issue along with high blood sugar.

He was transported to St. Luke's South Shore where Oak Creek Fire transported him and he was admitted for treatment.

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