Teenager Arrested After Being Found Hiding in Attic of College Station Home

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A local teenager faces serious charges after being discovered inside the attic space of a home in College Station. Police officers responded to a residential call after homeowners reported hearing unusual noises coming from the ceiling and attic areas.

Police Response and Search

Upon arriving at the residence, officers secured the exterior of the house to prevent escape. Working carefully with K-9 units and tactical procedures, officers entered the home to search the attic. They discovered a 19-year-old male hiding in the crawlspace.

Charges and Arrest

The suspect was instructed to surrender and was taken into custody without further incident. Investigators are currently looking into how the teenager gained access to the house and his motives for occupying the attic. He has been booked into the local detention facility and faces charges of criminal trespass and burglary of a habitation.

Authorities urge residents to ensure all access points, including crawlspaces, garages, and external attic vents, are securely locked to prevent unauthorized entry.