Resident Confronts Burglar During Break-In

July 19, 2011

A home occupant received minor injuries after confronting a burglar who broke into his home early this morning [July 19].

The burglar broke into a Patience Avenue, Sandys parish residence and was confronted by the male occupant, however the burglar managed to escape with a laptop computer, cellular phone and jewelry.

The home occupant received relatively minor injuries during the fight with the burglar and was taken to hospital for treatment and later released. Despite a police search of the vicinity, the suspect was not located.

A Police spokesman said, “Around 2:50am on Tuesday, Police responded to a report of a burglary at a Patience Avenue, Sandys parish residence. It appears that around 2:40am that day an unknown intruder gained entry into the home and was confronted by the male occupant.”

“A struggle ensued; however the suspect managed to make good his escape with a laptop computer, cellular phone and jewelry. The male occupant received relatively minor injuries and was taken to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for treatment. He was later discharged.”

“Officers conducted a search of the vicinity, but the suspect was not located. Inquiries into this incident are underway. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Somerset Criminal Investigation Unit at 234-1010.”

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  1. Down 'n' Dirty says:

    A thief is just a big ol friggin Rat … Put the right bait , set the trap and catch that rabid rodent .

  2. Cedar Beams (Original) says:

    I’m quite willing to post a picture of the baseball bat that awaits the poor guy who breaks in at my place. He’ll be carried out for sure.

    • Datbye says:

      Now Now remember too much force will get you locked up for more time then him. lol. but i understand.

      • United says:

        No friggin’ way! Break into MY house you better be able to defend yourself. You will be hurt so badly maybe maimed for life because my patience has overflowed!

  3. New Day, New Thinking says:

    I’ve got a ROLEX…..a baseball bat and a deep hole…

  4. dont try it says:

    Come break in my house and see if you can walk afterwards, I guarantee you will never walk or use your hands again, i will torture you until you cry like a little girl

  5. will says:

    sharpenin the machete as we speak..patience avenue is a bit too close for comfort..come down my yard, lets see if you leave mwuhahahaha

  6. come on says:

    Come to my house I have a LEGAL pit that will be soooo happy to greet you

  7. Scott says:

    LOL when these stories come up, i always think of this

    http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p100/Johncke/InternetToughGuy.jpg

    thats not to say people wont defend themselves, but i think there’s less of them here then portrayed.

  8. the truth says:

    Is there any word on how these people are breaking in? Are they getting in through an open window, forced entry, what?. People need to secure their homes more now than ever before…..