Third Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Georgia man for Burglary that occurred on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:10 a.m. in Mineola.

According to Detectives, a female victim was in her residence on Garfield Avenue when she heard a knock on her side door. As she approached her door she was confronted by an unknown male standing in her home. The victim called 911 and the subject fled the scene prior to police arrival. A description of the subject was transmitted and responding officers located the subject a short distance away. The defendant, Gordon Markais, 37, of 2050 Drennon Avenue, Austell GA, was placed into custody.

The defendant Gordon Markais has been charged with Burglary 2^nd Degree, Possession of Burglar Tools and Trespass. He will be arraigned on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at First District Court, 99 Main Street in Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Haynes/3^rd Sqd                                                        03/03/20/1730/8812