Naked alleged burglar found in school

COVINGTON, Ga., March 1 (UPI) -- Police in Georgia said a man arrested while allegedly burglarizing a school was naked, apparently because he couldn't fit into a vent while wearing his clothes.

The Covington Police Department said officers were joined by the K-9 Unit, Newton County sheriff's deputies and Covington Fire Department firefighters in searching Cousins Middle School when the security system was triggered about 3:30 a.m. Saturday, the Newton Citizen, Covington, reported Tuesday.

Investigators said Ronald Stephens, 21, was found after a 2 1/2 hour search, naked and hiding in the ceiling of the building.

Police spokesman Lt. Wendell Wagstaff said Stephens apparently had to shed his clothing to fit through the vent he used to enter the school.

"It was such a tight fit, he had to take his clothes off to get through there," Wagstaff said. "His pants, socks and shoes were found on the roof."

Stephens was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, burglary and a probation violation warrant from Rockdale County.