Spring Garden Township police were called after the homeowner spotted the masked man or older teen in his detached garage in the 900 block of South Edgar Street on Jan. 14 around 2:45 a.m.
The homeowner went into the garage and the man turned and shot at the homeowner before fleeing, according to the police release on Wednesday, January 18.
The homeowner was unharmed but the burglar but the suspect is at large, police say.
He is described as a thin man, about 5 feet, 9 or 10 inches tall. He was reportedly wearing all-black clothing and a black mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. James Hott at 717-843-0851 or email jhott@sgtpd.org.
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