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Man arrested after woman witnesses him breaking into her home

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IDAHO FALLS — A 28‐year‐old man is in jail after he allegedly broke into a home and stole jewelry.

Idaho Falls Police received a call Tuesday in reference to a burglary in progress just after 4:00 p.m. at a home in the 1600 block of South Boulevard.

The homeowner told police she was driving toward her home and notice a man knocking on her door. When no one answered the man went to a window air conditioning unit, pulled it out and entered the home.

Police arrived on scene while the man was still within the home and positioned themselves outside the house. When the suspect left the home, police apprehended him.

The man was identified as Aaron Stewart, of Idaho Falls. Police say Stewart was found in possession of cash and jewelry that was stolen from the home.

Stewart was booked into the Bonneville County Jail on a felony burglary charge and is held without bond until he makes his first court appearance this afternoon.

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