Suspect Caught During Burglary at Solon, IA, Self-Storage Facility

Police interrupted a burglary in progress last week at a self-storage facility in Solon, Iowa. The suspect was arrested after a brief pursuit, according to the source.

Six units at Solon Storage Rentals, 101 W. 5th St., were broken into at approximately 3:30 a.m. on July 6. After being spotted by police, the suspect fled the property in a Ford Escape and led the officer on a short chase. He then ditched the car in a residential area and ran on foot before being arrested.

Alex Ball, 40, faces charges of third-degree burglary, eluding police, driving while intoxicated and more.

Opened in 1996, Solon Storage is locally owned. The facility offers 24-hour access.

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KOEL, Iowa Man Caught After Chase, Following Burglaries at Storage Rental