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Suspected pawn shop burglar in custody after standoff; found hiding in attic

A K-9 unit found the man hiding in the attic. He now faces multiple charges, according to police.

HOUSTON — Houston police took a man into custody after a burglary and standoff at a pawn shop overnight.

Commander Larry Baimbridge with the Houston Police Department said his SWAT team was called to the scene around 12:30 a.m. in the 1200 block of Federal.

Police said they first arrived to find a man outside of the business holding a shotgun. The man put his weapon down and was identified as the owner of the pawn shop.

He said he saw the suspect break into his business by busting a hole in the building. The suspect was found inside holding a bag full of weapons, but he refused to come out.

The SWAT team was called, and after getting no response they went into the pawn shop. A K-9 unit found the man hiding in the attic, and he was arrested without further incident.

The suspect faces multiple charges. His identity has not been released.

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