A masked man in his late teens or early 20s was confronted by a resident during an attempted home invasion in Porterville before fleeing in a waiting vehicle on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Tulare County SO)
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Detectives with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an attempted home invasion that occurred Thursday in Porterville.
Deputies were called around noon near Orange Avenue and Leggett Street after a masked man, believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, forced his way into a home, the sheriff’s office said.
A fight broke out when the suspect was confronted by someone inside, but the suspect eventually fled and got into a waiting vehicle.
No injuries were reported.
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Detectives have taken over the investigation.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.
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