A father in a wheelchair faced a frightening situation when a burglary suspect forced his way into his southeast Albuquerque apartment.
According to police, the suspect—identified as Michael Salas—was fleeing officers after allegedly breaking into another home and leading them on a car chase. The pursuit ended near Gibson and Yale, where Salas entered the apartment of Anthony Nichogi and his young son.
Nichogi says he confronted the intruder and was able to force him out of the apartment. Officers later located Salas on a nearby rooftop and took him into custody.
Police say Salas has a history of burglary charges.
