CANTON – A registered sex offender from Canton was arrested after allegedly breaking into a residence where he was seen by the homeowner inside the home early Sunday morning, according to Canton police.

Christopher Rickett, 34, of 68 Riverside Drive, gained entry to the home by using several tools on an exterior door, where he was later observed inside of the home by the victim. Responding officers observed the suspect as he ran from the residence out of the garage area and into a yard a short distance away, according to police.

Canton Police officers were assisted on scene by the New York State Police and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department.

Rickett was placed under arrest without further incident charged with second-degree burglary, fourth-degree criminal mischief, possession of burglar tools, and petit larceny, police said.

According to the state Criminal Justice database, Rickett is a registered sex offender and was sentenced to 42 months in 2008 on multiple felony charges.

Rickett was convicted on six counts of felony attempted course of sexual conduct, first degree, two or more acts against a child under 11 years of age, according to the state registry.

He is a level 3 risk, designated as a sexually violent offender, the database confirmed.

Rickett was arraigned in Potsdam Town Court and released under the supervision of probation. An order of protection was served on behalf of the victim.

Rickett is scheduled to appear in Canton Town Court Sept. 11.

The Canton Police Department reminds everyone to remember to lock your windows and exterior doors, to include entrances to your garage, cellar and exterior buildings and consider installing cameras, motion lighting, and/or an alarm system.