A Saint Paul man is facing charges after police say he was caught stealing copper wire from streetlights while carrying burglary tools and fentanyl, all while on conditional release in another felony case.

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened just after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, on the 2100 block of Jessamine Avenue in Saint Paul.

Multiple callers reported someone pulling copper wire from the base of streetlights, noting that lights in the area were out. Callers said two people were involved and were last seen heading eastbound on Jessamine Avenue.

As officers moved into the area, one officer saw a person standing next to a streetlight. When the squad car approached, the person ran south toward nearby houses, then between two homes and into backyards. Officers pursued on foot and caught the person behind a shed.