Man, 20, arrested for Woodrow home invasion

A 20-year-old Battle Creek man was arrested early Saturday after police said he broke into a home and stole two vehicles.

Police said the man broke into a house in the 100 block of South Woodrow Avenue shortly before 5:17 a.m. Personal property also was reported stolen.

When officers located and approached one of the cars shortly after the incident, the 20-year-old suspect got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. He was arrested after a short chase and taken to Calhoun County Jail for home invasion and resisting arrest.

The second vehicle also was recovered.

The case remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-966-3322 or Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.

Contact Jennifer Bowman at 269-966-0589 or jbowman@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow her on Twitter: @jenn_bowman