Crime & Safety

Crime Blotter: Woman Awoke to Would-be Burglar

Police in Prince William County are investigating an attempted burglary after a sleeping homeowner was awoken by a man trying to enter her residence.

Police in Prince William County are investigating an attempted burglary after a man tried to enter a woman's residence as she slept.

Police were called to the 14700 block of Kogan Drive (20109) on July 22 shortly before 2 p.m. 

The homeowner told police she was sleeping in the basement when she heard a strange noise coming from the exterior basement door. She went to investigate and noticed an unknown man trying to turn the door knob, police said.

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The man did not enter the home and no items were reported missing. The homeowner was unable to provide police with a description of the man, according to Prince William County Police Officer Jonathan Perok.

 

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