(Michigan City, IN) - A burglary suspect was found in a marshy area by police with help from a dog last night in Michigan City.

 

Desmond Robinson, 43, of Hammond, was taken into custody after officers responded to a burglary in progress in the 3300 block of Franklin Street.

 

Officers with a description of the getaway vehicle quickly stopped the alleged driver, Lucy Luna, 54, of East Chicago.

 

Police said Robinson fled from the vehicle to a nearby swampy area but couldn’t outrun officers or the K9 dog. Robinson was arrested for Burglary, Resisting Law Enforcement and provide false identification. Luna was taken into custody for Burglary and Resisting Law Enforcement.

 

According to police, they broke into the Smoke and Vape Shop and took several undisclosed items of value.