Cottonwood Police Looking For An Armed Burglar Who Broke Into A Sleeping Family’s Home

Cottonwood Police are looking for an armed burglary suspect after the masked-person entered a sleeping family’s home through an unlocked door early Saturday morning. The suspect was armed with a pocket knife and prybar and was in the home for around eight minutes. While inside, a man and woman, their 12-and-14 year old daughters and two large dogs were inside. The suspect stole several thousand dollars and left through the front door. Police are asking if anyone knows anything about the suspect, contact Detective M. Strickland at (928) 295-7264 or email him at mstrickland@cottonwoodaz.gov.