Man apprehended by K-9 after he broke into home, made breakfast, got naked, per witnesses

A family who lives near Desert Hot Spring says that a man, now identified as 61-year-old, Carl Cimino of Desert Hot Springs was taken into custody outside their home after he was found making breakfast in their kitchen. The man was ultimately apprehended by a Sheriff's Department K-9, according to The Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

After making breakfast, but before being arrested, the man disrobed, according to the family.

Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m., three tenants of the home, which is located near the intersection of Via Corto and Via Corto East near Desert Hot Springs, reportedly heard loud bangs and clattering in the house. When they went to investigate, they found Cimino cooking breakfast in the kitchen.

Cimino was reportedly making eggs with ranch dressing, ham, and flan.

The three tenants ran from the residence and called law enforcement.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Media Information Bureau, deputies responded to the location at 7:38 a.m. for a report of a burglary. Cimino had broken into the home and was reportedly throwing objects around. Special Enforcement Bureau deputies responded and utilized a Sheriff's K-9 to take Cimino into custody.

The suspect was treated on scene for injuries, taken to the hospital, then booked into jail for burglary.

According to the residents, Cimino was naked when he was taken into custody. The residents did not sustain any injuries.