Gainesville Woman Finds Unknown Man in Home

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A Gainesville woman contacted police after discovering an unknown man in her Fieldstone Way home July 23.

According to the homeowner, the break-in occurred between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.

"The investigation revealed that the homeowner was sitting in her living room when her dogs began to bark," Prince William County Police spokesman Officer Jonathan Perok said. "The homeowner then observed an unknown man standing next to an interior door of the residence.

Perok said the woman yelled at the man, who fled the scene on foot. No property was taken.

"Entry is believed to have been made into the home through an unlocked side door," Perok said.

Anyone with information relating to this case should contact Crime Solvers at 703-670-3700 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

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