HRP release:

On December 8 at approximately 8:15 p.m., officers responded to a break an enter in progress in the 60 block of Pine Street in Dartmouth. Two men had attempted to break into the garage of a residence when they were confronted by the homeowner who they assaulted. One of the men fled the area on foot while the other fled in a vehicle. Officers located the homeowner who was transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect who fled on foot is described as a white man, thin build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing white trackpants and a white sweater. The suspect who fled in a vehicle is described a man with a stocky build who was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.