Rapid City, SD – The Rapid City Police Department were dispatched to a business in the 2200 block of West Main Street at approximately 3:53am Wednesday. The initial report indicated a male suspect was smashing windows at the location. Upon arrival, responding officers confirmed one window had been broken.

During the investigation at the scene, law enforcement received a notification of a second burglar alarm triggered at a business in the 2100 block of West Main Street. When police arrived at the second location, they observed an individual actively burglarizing the building.

The suspect fled the scene on foot. Following a short pursuit, officers apprehended the man while he was attempting to break into a parked motor vehicle.

Authorities identified the suspect as 49-year-old Jeremy Bickett of Rapid City.

Bickett was booked into the Pennington County Jail at 6:13am. He has been charged with Burglary 3rd Degree Enter or Remain in Unoccupied Building to Commit Crime, a Class 5 felony, and Aggravated Criminal Entry of a Motor Vehicle, a Class 6 felony.

Based on the proximity of the crimes, the timing, and the nature of the offenses, police said Bickett is also suspected of smashing the window at the initial business in the 2200 block. Investigators are currently reviewing video surveillance and analyzing evidence from that scene, with additional charges pending.

Bickett is scheduled for an initial hearing on December 29th at 10am.