CLIFTON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police in New Jersey have arrested a man they say tried to rob a home on Christmas Day.
Officers in Clifton responded to a report of a burglary in progress just after midnight, where they came across 31-year-old Juan Zenquis.
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When officers attempted to speak with Zenquis, who they located near a home on Ackerman Avenue, he ran.
Police were able to eventually catch the suspect and take him into custody following a brief struggle.
Officials say Zenquis was in possession of two loaded handguns, which due to his criminal history, he was prohibited from carrying.
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The suspect is charged with armed burglary, resisting arrest, possession of prohibited ammunition, possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose and possession of a handgun.
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