Police arrest intruder hiding in Kansas City apartment

Kansas City police early Thursday arrested a man hiding in the bedroom of an apartment that he had forced his way inside.

Police said officers were sent about 3:30 a.m. to the 5000 block of Troost Avenue to investigate a non-injury wreck.

While on their way, officers received an update that the driver had hidden a handgun and was behind a nearby building. Additional officers were summoned to the scene. The driver then forced his way into a secure-entry apartment building.

As the officers followed him, the man kicked open the door to an occupied apartment and forced his way inside. Officers arrested him as he hid in a bedroom.

The man is suspected of hit and run, burglary and possession of a stolen gun, police said.

This story was originally published March 24, 2016 at 9:26 AM with the headline "Police arrest intruder hiding in Kansas City apartment."