Crime & Safety

Resident Tackles Suspect in Driveway During Car Break-In

The following information was provided by the Strongsville Police Department

A minor drama unfolded on Idlewood Trail shortly after midnight July 26 when a resident saw someone breaking into his car.

When police arrived, the man had the suspect — a 30-year-old woman — apprehended and waiting for handcuffs.

Detective Lt. John Janowski said the family has a video surveillance system, saw the suspect entering the car, and a father and son ran outside.

The dad tackled the suspect and held her until police arrived. He suffered a gash on his chin, but refused medical treatment.

Officers found a purse at the scene that had been stolen from another car on Idlewood.

That handbag was returned to the owner, who found a gold Gucci watch inside that did not belong to her.

She turned the watch over to police until the owner can be found.

The suspect listed her address as Metrick's Motel on Pearl Road. Janowski said she faces a fifth-degree felony for allegedly stealing the purse, which contained credit cards, and a first-degree misdemeanor for aggravated trespass.


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