Sylvester Clifton Kirkwood Jr.One man is in custody after a Tuesday afternoon home burglary on Spinmaker Cove in Ooltewah, Tenn.
A homeowner returned to his residence and noticed an unknown vehicle in the driveway, which he blocked in with his own car.
Immediately, two men exited the home and got into their vehicle, ramming the homeowner’s car in an attempt to flee. The driver of the vehicle then pointed a pistol at the homeowner before both suspects gave up on their stuck car and ran away on foot.
Later Tuesday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Sylvester Clifton Kirkwood Jr., 25, about 2 p.m. at the 5800 Block of Hunter Road after a call from a concerned citizen. He has been charged with aggravated burglary and booked on an outstanding warrant for failure to pay child support.
The Hamilton County’s Sheriff’s office is still attempting to locate the other suspect and asks anyone with information to call 423-622-0022.