Crime & Safety

Armed Men Attempt Home Burglary; Get Pepper Sprayed and Flee

Four people "dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks attempted to gain entry into the victim's house without permission."

Dixon police responded to a home invasion on the 300 block of North Second Street at around 5 a.m. today. 

The victim said that about four people "dressed in dark clothing and wearing masks attempted to gain entry into the victim's house without permission."

Two of the men were armed with an unknown type of long gun, the Dixon Police Department said in a release.

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"The victim sprayed the suspects with pepper spray at which time the suspects fled the area," said the release. "The suspects left the area in an unknown type vehicle." 

The victim was not hurt during the altercation. Here are more details from the Dixon Police Department:  

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The motive for this incident is unknown at this time and this case is still under investigation by the Dixon Police Department. We encourage anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observe anyone in the area at the time of the incident, or who has any information regarding the incident to contact the Dixon Police Department at 707-678-7070 or Dixon Police Dispatch at 707-678-7080

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the Solano County Crime Stoppers tip line at 707-644-STOP (7867). All calls are anonymous and confidential. A reward for up to $1000 may be paid for information that leads to an arrest.

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