Man arrested after alleged string of Elmwood Village burglaries
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A 34-year-old man is facing a slew of charges following a series of alleged burglaries in the Elmwood Village, the Buffalo Police Department announced.
Ryan Klatt is facing charges for six alleged burglaries that took place from Dec. 31 to Jan. 24. The alleged burglaries took place on the 700 block of Elmwood Avenue, the 600 block of Elmwood Avenue, the 200 block of Plymouth Avenue and the 200 block of Lexington Avenue.
Klatt has been charged with the following:
- third-degree burglary, six counts
- third-degree criminal mischief, three counts
- fourth-degree grand larceny, one count
- petit larceny, four counts
- fourth-degree criminal mischief, one count
- fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, one count
Klatt also had six arrest warrants for five alleged burglaries and criminal trespassing in October and November 2024, police said. Additional incidents are also being investigated.
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