(KAIR)--An Atchison man is facing burglary and theft charges, accused of unlawfully entering the home of an acquaintance in order to steal firearms.
Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, in a release, said 53-year-old Timothy Cafferty was arrested Tuesday in connection with the crime that occurred that same day.
According to Wilson, Cafferty made unlawful entry into the residence, located in the 1400 block of Riverview Drive.
Police were called to that location around 5:00 Tuesday evening, and Cafferty was arrested about an hour-and-a-half later, after he was located near the residence.
Following his arrest, Cafferty was booked into the Atchison County Jail.
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