Avilla police catch burglary suspect
Avilla police arrested David A. Flauding, 20, of Lee St., Garrett, on Wednesday, March 10, and charged him with burglary in connection with four burglaries in Avilla.
Chief Deputy Doug Harp, of the sheriff's dept., contacted Avilla police with a tip of a suspect entering the Avilla area matching the description of a suspect involved in four burglaries in the area.
The suspect traveled around Avilla and stopped at several homes. The suspect was under surveillance by several unmarked vehicles around noon. The officers observed Flauding at the front and behind a residence on Prairie Cove in the Royalcrest addition, in the east part of town.
Then the homeowner returned and the suspect fled out the back door with stolen articles into a vehicle. Police apprehended Flauding at the intersection of Prairie Cove and Ley St. at about 12:52 p.m.
Flauding is being held in the Noble County Jail without bond, with a court date of March 11.
According to police, the arrest was a joint effort with the County Sheriff's Dept., Kendallville police and Indiana State Police. Avilla officer Chris Arnett was in charge of the investigation.
Avilla spring photos, March 9
Kyle Mannikko and his son Easton enjoy the swings at Avilla Park, with his mom, Robin Mannikko for the first time this year, after the snow melted last weekend. It was also Easton's first swing ride. Temperatures edged into the 60s this week. (AvilLaOtto NooZ photo)
Dallas Downam and Joey took advantage of the warm weather for a walk along Main St. (AvilLaOtto NooZ photo)
Jennifer Sonne has a display of old electric pole resisters at her store in downtown Avilla. (AvilLaOtto NooZ photo)
First flowers of spring. We found these crocuses sprouted as the snow melted last weekend. (AvilLaOtto NooZ photo)
A beautiful sunny day Tuesday, great for flying the flag on Main St. (AvilLaOtto NooZ photo)
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