The Glendale Police Dept. arrested Sergio Castillo, 27, of Los Angeles for residential burglary.

On April 13 at 3:44 p.m., Glendale officers responded to the 1700 block of Hillside Drive regarding a male, later identified as Sergio Castillo, 27, of Los Angeles, who made entry into the home. The investigation revealed children at the residence alerted their parents that there was an unknown male in the living room. The residents saw the male from different vantage points sitting on the couch with a remote control watching television. The residents yelled at the Castillo and then safely ran from the property with their three young children to a neighbor’s home where they called the GPD.

Glendale officers arrived on scene and contained the area. Officers could see the suspect through the windows walking in the kitchen area and eating food. Officers attempted to communicate with the suspect both telephonically and through announcements numerous times; however, the suspect refused to exit.

A search team entered the home and the suspect was located in a back room and taken into custody with the assistance of the Burbank Police Dept. K-9 Unit.

A walk-through of the home revealed Castillo had consumed food that the resident had just purchased from the grocery store. Bedroom drawers had been rummaged through and a candle had been lit. Located outside the home was a black bicycle by the living room where Castillo was first seen.

Castillo was arrested for residential burglary. A records check revealed Castillo was on parole and he had a no bail warrant for a parole violation. Since 2011, in California Castillo has multiple robbery arrests, use/under influence of controlled substance arrest, violation of parole, contempt of court: disobey court order, brandishing firearm replica and indecent exposure.

Castillo’s is being held on $1,111,000 bail.