Updated: Troopers take into custody ‘person of interest’ in Cooper Landing burglaries

Troopers asked people in Cooper Landing to be vigilant and urged against picking up hitchhikers

A photo provided by the Alaska State Troopers shows a man sought as a person of interest in a string of Cooper Landing burglaries. (Provided by Alaska State Troopers)

A photo provided by the Alaska State Troopers shows a man sought as a person of interest in a string of Cooper Landing burglaries. (Provided by Alaska State Troopers)

Update Jan. 1: Alaska State Troopers said Wednesday that they’d taken someone into custody in relation to a burglary investigation in Cooper Landing. As of Wednesday evening, the name of the person had not been released, nor details of any charges brought by troopers.

Original story: Alaska State Troopers are seeking a man they say is a person of interest in multiple burglaries in Cooper Landing, according to a Tuesday night dispatch.

Troopers asked people in Cooper Landing to be vigilant and urged against picking up hitchhikers in the area.

A provided photo shows a white man in a black coat with a black beanie.

People with information about the man, or who think they’ve seen him, are asked by troopers to call 907-262-4453.

Reach reporter Jake Dye at jacob.dye@peninsulaclarion.com.

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