Prosecutors: Montana burglar caught in the act apologizes, offers heroin to homeowner
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prosecutors in Montana say a man caught leaving a house he had apparently burglarized apologized to the homeowner and offered him some heroin.
The Billings Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/ZrUSIK ) Christopher Dayell Bittner made an initial court appearance Monday on felony burglary and drug possession charges.
Authorities say the homeowner and his 7-year-old son came home as Bittner was leaving Saturday. Yellowstone County Attorney Paul Adam says Bittner apologized and offered the drug. He was found nearby, and court records say a search of his backpack turned up 31.5 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia and items belonging to the homeowner.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Public defender Roberta Drew asked that Bittner be released without bail because he wanted to attend his father's funeral. Bail was set at $7,500, but Bittner was allowed to attend the service.
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Information from: The Billings Gazette, http://www.billingsgazette.com