Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Kentucky: Lexington Man Shoots at Burglar

Lexington, Kentucky

From WTVQ Channel 36 of May 27, 2008
Lexington Man Shoots at Burglar

A Lexington man woke up in his home overnight, to find a burglar sneaking through his home.

It happened around 1:30am this morning on Laredo Drive off Tates Creek Road. Lexington police say a man and his wife were at home in bed, when their dog started barking. The man got up to see what was going on and he found a burglar, standing in their kitchen.

Police say the man ran back into the bedroom and grabbed a gun. The man then began to chase the suspect out of his home. Police say as the burglar was running, he was dropping CD’s and other stolen items.

Investigators day the homeowner fired one shot, but did not it anyone.

K-9 units were brought in to search the area, but police say no arrests were made.

Police say it appears the man got into the home through an open window.

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