NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WKRN ) — A woman was arrested after a break-in during which she reportedly entered a house, ate food, showered and slept undetected for hours.
Laquinta Thomas, 41, was arrested Sunday after she was found asleep in a residence on Old Hickory Boulevard, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Authorities said the homeowner called police to report a possible burglary after she noticed food items had been taken from her refrigerator and pantry and left on the counter. She reportedly told officers about other strange occurrences that day, like a door being left open on her vehicle in the garage and clothing drawers that were left open.
Responding officers searched inside the house and did not find any suspects. The homeowner informed them that in addition to the main house, there was also an unoccupied guest house on the property.
Officials said while searching the secondary house, they found Thomas asleep on a couch.
She reportedly told officers she had entered the main house through an unlocked door after being involved in a car crash outside the house.