Man charged in Huntsville furniture store burglary

Updated: Oct. 21, 2019 at 3:04 PM CDT
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville police have charged a suspect in a furniture store burglary.

Police say an officer was on a traffic stop shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday when he heard an alarm coming from Farmers Home Furniture on Memorial Parkway. Upon arrival, the officer noticed the back door forced open and called for additional officers and a K-9.

Police say the suspect was hiding inside the business and had a small bag and gloves.

Joshua Ben Abu Bakr was charged with burglary.

The investigation continues.

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