K-9 Tracks Down Man For Attempted Vehicle Burglary In Assisting Living Parking Lot

November 25, 2024

A man was arrested after a brief manhunt for allegedly attempting to burglarize a vehicle in the parking lot of an assisted living facility.

Jacob Edward Whalen, 43, was charged with felony attempted vehicle burglary. He was later released on a $5,000 bond.

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an attempted vehicle burglary at Solaris Cantonment Assisted Living on Crossville Street, just off Nine Mile Road where an employee had witnessed a male attempting to break into a vehicle in the facility’s parking lot.

Deputies arrived in time to see Whalen fleeing the scene. He was apprehended by K-9 Walker a short time later in the parking lot of a nearby church.

Comments

10 Responses to “K-9 Tracks Down Man For Attempted Vehicle Burglary In Assisting Living Parking Lot”

  1. Carolla on November 28th, 2024 12:35 am

    How dare you to wear a gator sweat shirt!

  2. Karen on November 27th, 2024 12:53 pm

    Way to go K9 Walker, Handler, and team!

  3. Lone Chief on November 25th, 2024 11:34 pm

    Mr Whalen doesn’t seem to learn lessons well. Perhaps this go around he can be motivated more.

  4. Jim on November 25th, 2024 2:57 pm

    A man his age should be working instead of burglary. Too lazy I reckon.

  5. Deborah Daugherty on November 25th, 2024 12:17 pm

    How low can you go?Good job, Walker and the Police Officer!!!

  6. Hmmm on November 25th, 2024 11:56 am

    Not surprised. Just had to see his hoodie.

  7. Mike on November 25th, 2024 11:29 am

    go gatah

  8. Shannon on November 25th, 2024 8:34 am

    Way to go Walker!!

  9. JTV on November 25th, 2024 7:08 am

    Well done K9 Walker and his handler. Take the trash out ECSO.

  10. Debbie on November 25th, 2024 6:38 am

    Thank you to K9 Walker for your hard work and may I just add you’re a very handsome young man . I know your partner is very proud of you. Please be careful out there on these crazy streets protesting us while we are safe inside our homes. Again thank you so much .