Police arrested a man for burglarizing a candy store on State Street and stealing an employee’s possessions Monday.
Nick Pastermack, owner of Kilwins at 208 State St., admitted to leaving a back office door unlocked around 10:30 a.m., according to Madison Police Department Spokesperson Joel DeSpain.
DeSpain said 51-year-old Berry Banks allegedly snuck in the back door and stole a 19-year-old female employee’s iPhone, iPod and cash.
The victim’s boyfriend used phone tracking software to locate Banks in James Madison Park. He confronted Banks, who handed over the electronic devices but no money, according to a police statement.
Police said the boyfriend saw Banks’ ID and reported his name to the police, who found other stolen phones and bicycle lights in Banks’ possession.
Police arrested Banks for burglary, according to DeSpain.
“If you’re entering a business … without permission, that’s burglary whether or not there’s forced entry,” DeSpain said.
