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Tips lead to Pataskala burglary suspect

PATASKALA, OH (WCMH) – Pataskala police say a man suspected of breaking into several cars and a home in the Pataskala area has been arrested.

Pataskala police say an NBC4 viewer saw photos of the suspect on TV and tipped investigators off to his identity.


Police arrested 31-year-old Joseph L. Grutsch, 31, of Etna. A second suspect was also identified, but no charges have yet been filed against that person.

Police also recovered some property taken during the break-ins, including driver’s licenses and a social security card.