A Columbus man is arrested after breaking into an unoccupied home

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI, CPD)- An investigation is underway in Columbus after a man is found inside an unoccupied home.

Shortly after 9 a.m. Monday, the person taking care of the home found Joseph Lane Purcell, 27, on the property on North Lehmberg Road.

The suspect attempted to hide before taking off.

Police pursued Purcell and arrested the man on Warpath Road.

Purcell was charged with burglary breaking and entering and assault on a police officer.

This case is still under investigation.