Rochester Police Capture Man Suspected of Multiple Burglaries and Thefts

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man suspected in a series of burglaries and thefts in Rochester is in custody. 

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That’s according to Rochester Police Department Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson.

The alleged crime spree occurred throughout the month of December, Grayson said. 

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29-Year-Old Arrested for Burglaries and Thefts During Holiday Season in Rochester

Police identified the suspect as 29-year-old Zachary Bunnell of Rochester. He was arrested during a traffic stop on Friday on suspicion of multiple felony charges. 

Grayson says Bunnell is suspected in a pair of Christmas Day burglaries and thefts. One was reported at the Avalon Cove Townhomes, located at 3202 Avalon Cove Lane NW and the other happened at the Villages at Essex Park, 937 41st St NW.

 The police report also says Bunnell is the suspect in burglaries and thefts reported December 23 and 25 at Cascade Shores Townhomes, 182 Grandeville Road SW. 

Bunell is also accused of stealing a vehicle from Extra Space Storage, located at 2301 Highway 14 W on December 1, police say. 

Grayson says Bunnell is also being investigated for multiple other crimes that occurred over the past several weeks and that he could face additional charges.