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69-year-old homeowner fights burglar in Fayette County

State police searching for the suspect

Fayette County
WTAE
Fayette County
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69-year-old homeowner fights burglar in Fayette County

State police searching for the suspect

State police released information Tuesday in an incident that happened on Halloween in North Union Township, Fayette County.Investigators said, a little after 5:30 a.m., a homeowner on Fairview Street confronted a burglar trying to enter his home through the garage door.A physical altercation ensued between the 69-year-old homeowner and the burglar during which the homeowner was knocked unconscious.State police said when the homeowner awakened, the burglar was gone.Police said the homeowner sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.No suspects have been named.

State police released information Tuesday in an incident that happened on Halloween in North Union Township, Fayette County.

Investigators said, a little after 5:30 a.m., a homeowner on Fairview Street confronted a burglar trying to enter his home through the garage door.

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A physical altercation ensued between the 69-year-old homeowner and the burglar during which the homeowner was knocked unconscious.

State police said when the homeowner awakened, the burglar was gone.

Police said the homeowner sustained minor injuries and refused medical attention.

No suspects have been named.