VALDOSTA — Police arrested a man accused of burglary Monday after he led officers on a short chase.

Around 1:20 p.m., an E911 caller said he’d seen a man stealing from his home on East Force Street, a Valdosta Police Department statement said. Security cameras caught the suspect taking a gas can.

Based on a description provided by the victim, an officer spotted a suspect walking in the roadway; when the officer tried to talk with him, the suspect dropped the gas can and ran, police said.

The suspect was soon apprehended and officers recovered a handgun in the suspect’s clothing.

The suspect — a 28-year-old man — was charged with felony burglary, felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, felony possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer, the police statement said.

“This victim’s security cameras were a valuable resource during this incident. Based on the information received by the cameras, our observant officer did an outstanding job quickly locating this offender. Our officers’ persistence resulted in a gun being located and an offender being held accountable for his actions,” said Police Chief Leslie Manahan.

Those with information about this case should contact the Valdosta Police Department Bureau of Investigative Services at 229-293-3145, the crime tip line at 229-293-3091, or file a tip online at www.valdostacity.com/police-department.