Homeless Man Arrested Following Break-in at Business in Village of Homer

Around 11:30 in the morning on Tuesday, September 23rd, Homer Police responded to a business within the Village of Homer for a reported burglary. Homer Police say it was found a person had entered into a maintenance room area that isn’t accessible to the public. Once in the room, Homer Police say bottles and cans were stolen.

The break-in was caught on security cameras where officers were able to identify the suspect as 37 year old Nathan N. Craig, who is listed as homeless, but is known to be in Cortland. Homer Police were able to obtain an arrest warrant on Craig. Cortland Police were able to locate Craig at 162 Clinton Ave. around 8:30pm that day where he was taken into custody. 

Craig was charged with Burglary in the 3rd, a Felony, and Petit Larceny, a Misdemeanor. He was processed and later arraigned via the Centralized Arraignment Process where he was released on his own recognizance. He is due in Homer Town Court next week.