ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – An Ithaca man was allegedly caught in the act.

Ithaca Police were called to the 800 block of North Tioga Street around 7 p.m. on July 27 after a witness reported seeing two people involved in a foot chase. IPD located both parties involved when they arrived and said a homeowner was pursuing a man who allegedly burglarized their home.

The suspect is identified as 29-year-old Elliot Gagnon. Gagnon was taken into custody without incident and charged with felony burglary. He’s being held in Tompkins County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.

The Ithaca Police Department is asking anyone with information relevant to this investigation to contact them

  • Police Dispatch – (607)-272-3245
  • Police Administration – (607)-272-9973
  • Police Tipline – (607)-330-0000
  • Anonymous Email Tip Address – www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips