K-9 tracks down man hiding in barn, who was trying to steal lawnmower from elderly person, police say
By Rachael Lardani
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NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP, PA (WGAL) — A man was arrested after assaulting and stealing from his family members in Lebanon County, according to police.
Officers responded to the 2500 block of Emma Road in North Lebanon Township around 2:40 p.m. on Sept. 11 for a physical domestic in progress, according to the Lebanon County Regional Police Department.
Investigators said Lucas Kutch, 25, tried stealing a lawn mower from an elderly family member.
When Kutch was confronted by family members about the attempted theft, Kutch assaulted them and stole a “large quantity of cash” before fleeing into surrounding farm fields, according to police.
A K-9 was able to track down Kutch, who was hiding inside a nearby barn, investigators said.
The 25-year-old was taken into custody and charged with robbery, theft by unlawful taking and harassment.
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