Police: Burglary suspect returns to yell at TX homeowner who tried to shoot him

A North Side resident shot at a burglary suspect Tuesday morning when she found him in her home. A North Side resident shot at a burglary suspect Tuesday morning when she found him in her home. Photo: Caleb Downs Photo: Caleb Downs Image 1 of / 9 Caption Close Police: Burglary suspect returns to yell at TX homeowner who tried to shoot him 1 / 9 Back to Gallery

A burglary suspect returned to a San Antonio home, shortly after his attempt was foiled on Tuesday, so he could yell at the homeowner for shooting at him, police say.

The burglar, dressed in all black, broke into the home in the 400 block of Millwood Lane around 9:30 a.m. He entered through the garage and then forced his way into the kitchen, where he encountered the homeowner, police said.

Sgt. Abel Balderas said the suspect tried to flee but the owner grabbed a handgun and shot at him.

Witnesses saw the suspect running down Mertz Drive. But police say he returned to the scene shortly thereafter and got into an argument with the homeowner. He then fled once again.

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"I guess he didn't like being shot at," Balderas said. "But he should stay out of people's houses then. If you don't like being shot at, stay out of houses that aren't yours."

Balderas said police officers, a K9 unit and a helicopter quickly responded to the area but they were unable to locate the suspect, opening the possibility that he found refuge in someone's home.

The homeowner declined comment.

The suspect did not get away with any of the homeowner's property, Balderas said. Police are considering him a burglary suspect instead of a robbery suspect, as he appears to have fled upon meeting the homeowner.

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