Crime & Safety
Burglar And Avon Lake Resident Scuffle During Break-In
The suspect kicked in a door to get into the resident's home, but didn't expect anyone to be awake. The two fought and the suspect fled.
AVON LAKE, OH — A burglary went wrong on May 8 in Avon Lake. An unidentified suspect kicked in the garage door leading into a house on Hermann Drive, but the homeowner was awake and the two scuffled before the suspect fled the scene.
Police say the incident occurred in the early morning hours of May 8, with the resident reporting the burglary at 2:40 a.m. The suspect kicked in the garage door and then walked into the home's foyer. The resident and suspect spotted each other in the foyer and had a brief fight. The resident got a cut above his right eye during the brawl.
The suspect then ran out of the home and south down Hermann. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6' tall, 220-230 pounds, and clean shaven. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black stocking cap, and black gloves.
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Avon Lake Police are continuing to investigate the incident and are following up on all leads. If anyone has information on the incident, call the Avon Lake Detective Bureau at 440-933-2211.
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