MOORHEAD (KFGO) - A burglary suspect tried but couldn't hold back Moorhead police Monday morning. A homehowner woke up to noise about 12:35 a.m., found a man inside his garage and called 911.
Officers found the burglar still inside, holding a service door shut in an attempt to keep police out. That didn't work. Police were able to force their way in and were confronted by the man who was holding a piece of rebar but he was taken into custody before any officers were injured.
Arrested on charges of felony burglary and damage to property is 37-year old Gordy Lee Burkhart of Moorhead.
Police say personal belongings inside the garage were damaged and some holes were punched in the walls.