RCMP say they responded to a report of a break and enter at a home in Oromocto West around noon on Thursday.
The owners of the home returned to find an unknown man in their house.
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Police say the suspect fled without incident and nothing was stolen.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anybody with information is asked to contact Oromocto RCMP or Crime Stoppers.