Danville, IL – A burglary investigation at a Danville bar earlier this month led to the arrest of a Vermilion County man on Friday afternoon.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers were called to Snapper’s Bar & Grill, located at 332 E. Liberty Lane, around 5:10 a.m. on Aug. 18 after a burglary had just occurred. Detectives began investigating and identified the suspect as David Finley of Oakwood, Illinois.
Authorities said a warrant for Finley’s arrest was issued on Aug. 22. On Friday, Aug. 29, at approximately 2:07 p.m., the Oakwood Police Department located Finley. Police said he allegedly tried to flee on foot from officers but was taken into custody a short time later.
Finley was transported to the Vermilion County Jail, where he was booked on the warrant along with charges of obstructing and resisting a police officer.
No additional details about the burglary, including what was taken from the bar, were immediately released. Police have not indicated whether other suspects are being sought in connection with the case.
The Danville Police Department said detectives continue to investigate the incident.
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