PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 36-year-old Fairhope man was arrested on Thursday after homeowners caught him attempting to burglarize their Pensacola neighborhood.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office says John Rush tried to steal $4,400 worth of property on the 7400 block of Woodside Road, also causing at least $500 in damages to an RV he broke into.
“Rush attempted to escape, but the homeowners and several witnesses pursued him. Despite his efforts to flee, the determination of the homeowners and witnesses was evident as they chased after him,” the sheriff’s office said. “Initially, Rush ran into a wooded area, but quick thinking from a witness who used a drone led to his capture. Drone footage revealed him scouting another residence to burglarize.”…