Crime & Safety

DeMott Ave. Homeowner Scares off Would-be Burglar

A DeMott Avenue homeowner returned home Saturday to find an unexpected guest who fled the home and climbed over a fence.

At about 9:40 p.m., the 55-year-old Baldwin man saw an unknown black or Hispanic man exit flee toward Victoria Street. Further investigation determined the subject gained entry to the home through a basement window. No loss was reported. There is no further description of the subject.

Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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