Springfield police charge 28-year-old city resident Paul Lumpkin with breaking into car on Margaret Street in the South End

The suspect attempted to flee on foot and was arrested after a brief struggle.

Paul Lumpkin

SPRINGFIELD – Police said they arrested a 28-year-old Belmont Avenue man after spotting him breaking into a Saab in the South End early Tuesday.

Officers Jose Canini and Daniel Billingsley spotted the suspect breaking into the car on Margaret Street, he attempted to hide behind and then fled on foot, Sgt. John M. Delaney said. Police arrested Paul Lumpkin, of 228 Belmont Ave., on Main Street after after a brief chase and struggle.

Lumpkin was charged with breaking and entering into a motor vehicle and resisting arrest, Delaney, aide to Police Commissioner William J. Fitchet, said.