OH - Homeowner Holds Intruder At Gunpoint

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A Toledo homeowner captured a burglary suspect and held him at gunpoint.

It happened in the 1000 block of Marne, not far from Jackman and Central. The suspect got more than he bargained for when he broke into a gun-toting homeowner's house.

The 68-year-old man wants to remain anonymous, but he says he pulled a weapon on 20-year-old Michael Pena.

The homeowner says he was headed to bed when he heard knocking on the door. He told his wife to call 911.

The knocking continued, so he grabbed his gun. The knocking became pounding and the 911 dispatcher had disconnected, so his wife called back. Just about the time they re-connected, Pena kicked the door open and came through.....

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvg/story?section=news/local&id=7854639
 
I don't live in Toledo......[wink]

But being a home burglar is definitely a hazardous occupation in the Buckeye State.
 
I don't live in Toledo......[wink]

But being a home burglar is definitely a hazardous occupation in the Buckeye State.
It's been suggested in Texas that any burglar or home invader who dies from GSW have the cause of death listed as "natural causes". 'Cuz if you break into a man's home, you should naturally expect to get shot.
 
What kind of idiot knocks prior to a burglary/home invasion?

It is common for a criminal to knock or ring the bell...http://www.google.com/search?q=burg...d=ivns&ei=elVZTcWQFcGblge90d33Bw&start=0&sa=N

For a simple burglar, this ensures the home is unoccupied. They are looking for an easy target, and generally try to avoid any confrontation...

A simple and common burglary tactic is to knock on doors to check if a residence is occupied. If the burglar hears someone coming to the door they either simply walk away or play it off that they are at the wrong door. If no one answers they might go around back and kick a door in or pry open a window.

http://www.lynnpolice.org/seasonal_burglary.htm

...and in a home invasion, it's much easier to enter the residence if the homeowner opens the door in response to a knock or doorbell...

Home invaders will sometimes use a ruse or impersonation to get you to open the door. They have been known to pretend to be delivering a package, flowers or lie about an accident like hitting your parked car. Once the door is opened for them, the home invaders will use an explosive amount of force and threats to gain control of the home and produce fear in the victims.

http://www.crimedoctor.com/homeinvasion.htm
 
I understand the vacancy check, but repeated pounding on the door? Seems like it would draw a lot of unwanted attention...

I'm with you, but most criminals aren't exactly known for their critical thinking skills. [laugh]
 
Go on.....what's on your mind?

I posted a little ditty about the kidnapping laws in Mass., then decided it wasn't really worth posting. I wouldn't have a problem with you ventilating an intruder bud. [wink]
 
I posted a little ditty about the kidnapping laws in Mass., then decided it wasn't really worth posting. I wouldn't have a problem with you ventilating an intruder bud. [wink]
"Ventilating" sounds so crude and violent... How about "helping them achieve their best highest purpose?"
 
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