Target Burglarized Overnight One Suspect In Custody
Valparaiso Police responded to the report of a burglary in progress at Target, 2420 LaPorte Ave., at approximately 12:30 a.m. on October 5th, according to Captain Joe Hall of The Valparaiso Police.
The report indicated that surveillance had captured three suspects in the electronics section of the store, who had now exited. Additional video footage revealed the suspects had entered a dark colored Chevrolet Malibu with New Jersey license plates and had fled west on LaPorte Ave, Hall stated. Upon officers arriving, it was confirmed the front glass had been broken, display cases had been damaged, and items were missing from within.
As this information was relayed to local police agencies, Porter Sheriff Officers had located the vehicle leaving the Valparaiso area, westbound, along U.S Hwy 30. At this time, a traffic stop was initiated; however, the vehicle continued. The suspect vehicle initiated a pursuit that traveled along State Road 149 into Burns Harbor, where the vehicle was involved in a minor vehicle crash. The occupants fled on foot, with Daitwan Jones, 18, of Holland, Michigan being taken into custody a short time later by Porter County Police. Jones was seen running from the scene prior to his capture. Jones was later incarcerated at Porter County jail on charges of burglary and criminal mischief.
The investigation remains ongoing and the remaining suspects are at large. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Detective Cassidy Schafer at 219-462-2135. Information can also be shared through TIP411 (847-411), by entering “Valpo” in the message field prior to sending the message. Please use the word “Target” in the first line of your tip it identify which case you are providing information on.
