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Burlington Homeowner Shoots at Burglars

Burlington, Vermont - May 12, 2007

Police in Burlington are searching for several men in connection with a late night home invasion.

It happened at a home on Green Acres Drive Friday night. Police say several men, armed with baseball bats, attempted to rob the home. But they were confronted by the homeowner, who reportedly fired a gun at the men. Police say the suspects fled from the scene and they don't believe anyone was injured.

Police say it appears that the home had been targeted and that it was not a random incident. "A number of Burglaries happen in Burlington and the burglars are often tricky and try to go when there's no one at the residence. It's a fairly brazen act for someone to try to enter and to have the residence be occupied," said Burlington Police Lt. Bill Ward.

If you have any information, including details about a white sedan that may have been in the area at the time, the Burlington Police would like to hear from you: 802-652-2700.