On December 7, Ira Lamborn, 22, of Clinton, was arrested and charged with second-degree burglary after allegedly breaking into a local liquor store.

According to a probable cause affidavit by the Clinton Police Department, the incident occurred in the early hours of December 3. Around 2 a.m., police responded to an alarm at 7 Days Liquor, located at 1221 West Gary Blvd. Upon arrival, officers discovered the store’s front glass door shattered, with a large cement block inside near the entrance and the alarm blaring.

After searching the building and finding no one inside, officers contacted the store owner at approximately 2:10 a.m. The owner reported that several items had been stolen, including a 1.75-liter bottle of Patrón valued at $140, two 750-milliliter bottles of Código 1530 priced at $68 each, and two 750-milliliter bottles of Herradura, each worth $55. The total loss amounted to $386.

Security footage from the store showed a suspect described as a white male wearing a red flannel coat, black hoodie, khaki pants, and black shoes. The suspect, identified as Lamborn from prior interactions, was seen on video using a cement block to smash the glass door, entering the store, and stealing the items.

The store owner estimated the cost of repairing the damaged door at $425.

A warrant for Lamborn’s arrest was issued, and he was taken into custody on December 7.