CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Police are investigating an attempted home invasion that occurred at a residence in the 100 block of S. Paint St. on Tuesday.
According to a police report obtained by the Guardian, residents reported receiving an alert about motion detection from their security system shortly before 10:30 PM. They then checked the house and heard someone at the front door.
The police department stated that the residents saw a figure at the home’s breezeway. They pulled back the curtain and observed a male suspect attempting to force entry with a pry bar.
Unable to gain access, the suspect fled the scene.
The perpetrator is described as a white male in his mid-30s with a sunken face. He was last seen wearing a long-sleeved gray shirt and carrying a pry bar.
Officers patrolled the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the description.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chillicothe Police Department.
Editors Note: All information for this story came directly from the police report provided by local authorities.
