GREECE — On March 20, at approximately 3:13 a.m., Greece Police officers responded to a 911 call reporting a burglary in progress at a residence on Chippendale Road.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed that forced entry had been made through a damaged rear sliding door.
Inside the home, the suspect confronted the victim, demanding her vehicle keys before fleeing the residence with stolen items.
A perimeter was quickly established, and assistance was requested from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit.
Greece officers also deployed a police drone equipped with thermal imaging to assist in the search.
During the operation, the drone operator observed an individual checking car doors further down Chippendale Road.
Officers safely located and apprehended the suspect, who the victim positively identified.
The individual was identified as Jaiquan Goins, 25, of Rochester.
Goins was charged with burglary in the second degree, petit larceny, and criminal mischief in the fourth degree.
Goins is a predicate offender with an extensive criminal history, including multiple prior arrests related to home burglaries.
Chief Michael Wood praised the swift, coordinated effort, stating, “This is an outstanding example of how technology, teamwork, and skilled police work come together to keep our community safe.”
