Oswego Police arrested Shariff O. Edmond, 27, for burglary Feb. 10.

During the night of Feb. 9, Edmond allegedly broke into an Oswego residence and took several items including a cell phone, other electronics, financial documents and a small amount of cash.

After a call at 7:18 a.m., police found Edmond by tracking the stolen cell phone. At 140 West Third St. they found Edmond “hiding in a second floor closet,” the cell phone and other items of “suspected stolen property” including a digital camera from a previous burglary, reported Feb. 7.

Edmond admitted to both burglaries and other similar crimes. He was arrested and charged at 5 p.m., and has been remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility. Edmond has a scheduled court date on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m.

Oswego Police are asking anyone with information regarding these or other similar incidents to contact them at 342-8120. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also call 342 – 8131 or email crimewatch@oswegony.org