A sharp-eyed citizen and swift action by the Taylorville Police Department (TPD) thwarted a burglary attempt on Thursday afternoon.

According to TPD, a citizen reported a possible burglary in progress at a local residence. Chief Dwayne Wheeler, who was in the area at the time, quickly spotted the suspect and alerted dispatch. Within two minutes, officers arrived on the scene and took the individual into custody without incident.

The suspect, identified as 45-year-old Kevin M. Swinburne of Taylorville, was found carrying a loaded firearm and burglary tools. He now faces charges of possession of a weapon by a felon and possession of burglary tools.

"This is another gun off our streets," TPD said in a statement, thanking the citizen who reported the incident.

The department credited the timely call and rapid response for the successful arrest.