Police follow trail of Cheetos to burglar in South Carolina

CREATED Jan. 9, 2013

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  • Image by PHOTO: Kershaw County Detention Center / ABC News

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Police in a South Carolina town say they were able to nab a burglar after following a trail of Cheetos.

The 19-year-old man allegedly broke into a convenience store in Kershaw County early Sunday morning.

Police say he stole beer, cigarettes, snacks and energy drinks. In the process, he punctured a few bags of Cheetos.

Cheetos were strewn all over the floor and out the door. Police were able to follow the Cheeto trail to a nearby front porch.

The suspect, identified as Austin Lee Westfall Presler, was located inside the home and arrested. 

SOURCE: ABC News: Trail of Cheetos Leads to Store Robber

SOURCE: WLTX: Trail of Cheetos Leads to Burglary Suspect