Escaped Suspect Arrested for Copper Theft

12/7/2012 (Updated 6:45:09 PM)

VESTAL -- The escaped suspect police captured at the Vestal Dollar Store on the Vestal Parkway is now under arrest on charges that he stole copper pipes from at least 10 residences in the Twin Orchards area of the Town of Vestal.

Vestal Police say 26-year-old Mikhael Bugayov admitted to illegally entering the homes and stealing the pipes.

Police believe Bugayov didn't act alone and expect to arrest others as well.

Anyone with information is asked to call Vestal Detectives at 754-2477.