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Tulsa Machine Shop Burglary Attempt Ends in Arrest of Kary Sharpe
7/3/2026, 1:07:31 AM
Incident Overview
In the early hours of Monday, Tulsa police responded to a burglary alarm at a machine shop situated near the intersection of East 12th Street and South Joplin Avenue. The shop owner reported observing two individuals attempting to cut through a fence on the east side of the property. Officers arrived at approximately 12:23 a.m., were guided by the caller to the suspects’ last known location, and identified 35-year-old Kary Sharpe fleeing the scene. Sharpe ran, jumped several surrounding fences, and tried to conceal himself beneath a marked patrol vehicle before officers took him into custody without incident. He sustained minor injuries while climbing the fences, was taken to a hospital for medical clearance, and later booked into the Tulsa County Jail. The second individual observed by the owner was not located.
Background & Context
The machine shop is located in a commercial corridor where multiple businesses share adjacent fences. The attempted break-in involved cutting a fence that separates the shop from neighboring properties. The location falls within the jurisdiction of the Tulsa Police Department.
Timeline of Events
- 12:23 a.m., Monday: Tulsa Police Department (TPD) receives the burglary report and dispatches officers.
- Minutes later: The owner directs officers to the fence where two people were seen cutting; officers spot Sharpe.
- Immediate pursuit: Sharpe runs, scales multiple fences, and attempts to hide under a patrol car.
- Arrest: Officers apprehend Sharpe without further incident.
- Post-arrest care: Sharpe receives medical evaluation for minor injuries and is transported to a hospital for clearance.
- Later Monday: Sharpe is processed at the Tulsa County Jail; the second suspect remains at large.
Official Statements & Police Response
TPD released a summary stating that officers acted on the owner’s direction, located Sharpe, and pursued him on foot. The department noted Sharpe’s attempt to hide beneath a patrol vehicle and confirmed that the second individual involved in the attempted burglary has not been located.
On-the-Ground Report
The shop owner’s immediate call to law enforcement and description of the fence-cutting activity enabled officers to focus their search on the east side of the property, where Sharpe was later observed fleeing.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No alternative accounts or contradictory details appear in the available sources. The identity and whereabouts of the second suspect remain unreported, and no information has been released regarding potential motives or any stolen items.
Next Steps in Investigation
TPD continues to investigate the burglary attempt, seeking information on the unidentified second suspect. The department has not disclosed additional charges or forthcoming court proceedings related to Sharpe’s arrest.
