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Man suspected in Anchorage burglary spree sought by police

Anchorage police were searching Tuesday for a man wanted on several felony warrants for violating a protective order and then going on a burglary spree.

Police said James Daren Withrow, 51, was wanted on warrants for criminal mischief, stalking and violation of a domestic violence protective order. He was believed to be responsible for multiple cases of felony vandalism in burglarizing at least five homes and business in the Anchorage area over the past three days.

Police spokesperson Anita Shell said it appears Withrow targeted property in South Anchorage, West Anchorage and the Goldenview neighborhood on the Hillside.

"He's wanted for all these felony crimes and he's destroying property in a wake of anger," Shell said. "We just want to get him off the streets."

Police said Withrow is 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighs 185 pounds and has brown hair and green eyes. He may be working at a construction site in the Indian area and may be driving a 1997 blue Ford pickup, Alaska plates 6781DR.

Those with information about Withrow should contact Anchorage police at 907-786-8500 or Crime Stoppers at 907-561-STOP (7867).

Suzanna Caldwell

Suzanna Caldwell is a former reporter for Alaska Dispatch News and Alaska Dispatch. She left the ADN in 2017.

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