A Walker woman came home Saturday night to find a stranger already inside her house. She ran out, called 911, and watched a man flee the scene.

Walker Police and the Kent County Sheriff's Office responded within minutes. A police drone and a K-9 tracking unit located the suspect on the property of a nearby business.

The suspect, identified as a 42-year-old Grand Rapids man, was taken to a hospital for treatment and then lodged at Kent County Jail. He faces a charge of first-degree home invasion, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000, according to News Channel 3.

The call that started it all

Officers arrived at a home in the 1100 block of Maynard Avenue SW near Butterworth Street SW shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday, according to a news release from the Walker Police Department. WOODTV reported the call came in around 9:15 p.m.

The resident told police she returned home and immediately noticed her house had been broken into. She then realized someone was still inside.

She fled the home and called for help. As she ran, she saw a man taking off from the property.

Drone and K-9 track down suspect

Walker Police deployed a surveillance drone to the area. The Kent County Sheriff's Office sent a K-9 unit to assist with the search.

"The Kent County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit and the Walker Police Drone Unit were paramount in the success of this capture," the Walker Police Department said in its release. "The utilization of these tools and the interagency teamwork enabled the officers on scene to quickly resolve the situation, ensuring the safety of other Walker residents."

Police located a man who matched the victim's description on the grounds of a nearby business, according to multiple outlets. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

What happens next

The suspect's name has not been released by police. He was transported to the hospital for treatment before being booked at Kent County Jail, according to the Walker Police Department.

First-degree home invasion is classified as a felony under Michigan law. A conviction carries a maximum sentence of 20 years behind bars and/or a fine of up to $5,000, according to News Channel 3.

Tips wanted

The Walker Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (616) 791-6788 or tip anonymously through Silent Observer at (616) 774-2345.