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Masked Man Seen On Video Breaking Into Military Museum With Ax

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (CBSNewYork) – A masked man was caught on camera breaking into a military museum in Connecticut.

The burglary took place Tuesday at the Greater Middletown Military Museum on Walnut Grove.

Middletown police said the suspect broke in using an ax and stole multiple items.

February 13, 2020 Press Release: Arrest made in Greater Middletown Military Museum Arrested: Isaiah Nemecek age...

Posted by Middletown Police Department -Connecticut on Thursday, February 13, 2020

Officers later responded to another burglary in the same neighborhood and identified the suspect as 22-year-old Isaiah Nemecek.

He was charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief and larceny.

Investigators were able to locate an item that was stolen from the museum.

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