Valley home burglary is ‘Crime of the Week’

The Juneau Police Department and Juneau Crime Line are asking the public for tips surrounding a home burglary that occurred last week.

A 50-year-old man told police he saw a masked man inside his residence the morning of April 8 in the 4000 block of Diane Road. The burglar threw a crowbar at the man and took off on foot, according to a JPD press release.

Officers were not able to locate the suspect and they believe he entered the home by prying a door open into the garage.

There were no injuries and the intruder did not take anything from the home.

The burglar is believed to be a white adult male between 6’–6’2” tall with a thin build. He was seen wearing a black ski mask and a grey and white long sleeved flannel top.

Tipsters can call JPD at 586-0600 or report a tip online at juneaucrimeline.com. Tipsters are guaranteed anonymity and can be rewarded up to $1,000.

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