A 17-year-old was arrested arrested after attempting to break into an address on South Rd last night.
Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen, of Dunedin, said the teen attempted to smash a window to break into the address.
The suspect was located on Rutherford St by the dog squad after attempting to return to the address.
The teen was found carrying a knife, he said.
He admitted to the offences and will appear in youth court on May 3.
