Police say a 72-year-old woman used a shovel to chase a combative and naked man from her Vancouver home on Tuesday night.
Vancouver police say in a statement the man entered the home by smashing a window with a pointed metal rod.
They say the woman, who lives alone in the home, got out of bed, grabbed a shovel and chased the man from her house as he swung the rod at her.
Police say the woman then cornered the suspect in his vehicle until police arrived.
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They say neighbours called 911 and officers responded to the scene.
Police say the man has been charged and remains in custody.
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