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Police seek burglar following confrontation with homeowner

Feb 17, 2017 | 8:58 AM

LETHBRIDGE – Police are on the hunt for a man who broke into a west side home earlier this month, and got into an altercation with the resident.

It happened at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, on the 200 block of Red Crow Blvd. According to police, the man tried to leave the home with several items when he was confronted, and a physical altercation began in the home and continued on the street.

The suspect ran away, headed south on Sarcee Place West, and escaped through a park.

The suspect is described as Aboriginal, about 21 years old, 5’9″, 140 lbs., with a thin build; clean-cut with short hair, and wearing dark clothing.