A would-be thief turned tail and ran after being confronted by a homeowner in Kitchener early Tuesday morning, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
They say the incident occurred at around 3:15 a.m. at a home near Stirling Avenue South and Homer Watson Boulevard.
A man entered the home through the front door before he was confronted by the homeowner, according to police, who say the suspect then hopped on a bicycle and took off.
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There were no injuries reported to police as a result of the incident.
They are asking anyone with information to call at 519-570-9777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-847.