Homeowner fires shots at suspected burglar in south Toledo

TOLEDO, Ohio — Police are searching for a man believed to be involved in an attempted burglary Friday morning in south Toledo.

The incident occurred shortly before 4:45 a.m. in the 800 block of Woodsdale Avenue near the Stop & Go convenience store on Arlington Avenue. Police on scene told WTOL 11 the homeowner was alerted by dogs barking and believed someone was attempting to burglarize his home.

Police said the homeowner then confronted a man trying to break in. A physical altercation ensued, during which the homeowner—who was armed—fired multiple rounds at the suspected burglar who then fled…

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