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NEW ROCHELLE, NY — A New Rochelle man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly trying to break into a Lispenard Avenue home for the second time in just over a year, according to police. Francis Voltaire, 23, was taken into custody by New Rochelle police after the homeowner saw him trying to break into her residence with her Ring security camera.

The incident occurred around 6:02 a.m. on Nov. 6 when the victim noticed suspicious activity on her security footage and recognized Voltaire, who had previously burglarized her home in August 2023. She immediately called 911 as he watched Voltaire make his way through a lower area. window, knocking out an air conditioning unit in the process.

Officers quickly arrived and set up a perimeter around the home. They spotted Voltaire inside the residence and instructed him to surrender. Voltaire was arrested without incident, attempting to exit through the same window he used to enter.

The victim previously obtained a temporary protection order (TOP) against Voltaire following the 2023 burglary. Police reported that Voltaire claimed he believed his grandmother once lived at the Lispenard Avenue address, although there is no known connection between him and the owner of the house.

Authorities continue to investigate Voltaire’s intentions to return to the property. He remains in custody while police investigate all aspects of the case.

ARRESTED:
Francis Voltaire, 23, of New Rochelle, NY