A man in his 20s arrested for following a woman home alone and breaking into her house

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A suspect who followed a woman home, broke into her house, and fled was caught by the police just one day after being publicly wanted.

The Daejeon Western Police Station announced on the 28th that they have apprehended and are investigating A (28) on charges of trespassing.

A is suspected of following a woman returning home around 11:20 PM on the 15th of last month and attempting to break into her residence.

It is reported that A fled immediately after the victim sensed his presence and screamed.

After receiving the victim’s report, the police arrived at the scene and analyzed CCTV footage, confirming that A followed the woman for about 15 minutes.

The police, including the Juvenile and Women’s Division and the Violent Crimes Unit, conducted inquiries and investigations but were unable to identify the suspect for over a month.

Eventually, the police switched to a public investigation on the 27th, distributing wanted posters with A’s photo and description, and received a tip from a citizen. A was apprehended around 9:33 PM that day at his residence in Doma-dong, Seo-gu.

The police are investigating A for trespassing and any additional crimes.

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