K-9 officer catches man accused of breaking into South Nashville laundromat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A man accused of breaking into a laundromat, causing thousands of dollars in damage, now faces felony charges after being caught by a K-9 officer.
According to an arrest report, officers were to sent Maytag Family Laundry on Old Hickory Boulevard just after 5 a.m. on Monday, March 18, to respond to a burglary alarm.
Upon arrival to the scene, officers reported the entrance door had been forced open and there was pry damage to the door.
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An arrest report states an officer at the scene called for a Metro Nashville Police K-9 to respond to the business.
Authorities said once K-9 Officer Wick and his owner arrived to the scene, Wick searched the premises, found the suspect inside the laundromat and apprehended him.
The suspect — identified as 45-year-old Christopher Pride — was taken into custody and charged with burglary and vandalism.
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According to officials, the owner allegedly told officers there was damage to two entry doors, a coin changer, a credit card validator, a drop ceiling and two safes. The damage was valued at approximately $35,400.
Pride remains jailed on a $22,500 bond.
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