Butler County Attempted Burglary: Suspect Fled Into Edmonson

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
A home on HWY 70 in Butler County was burglarized around 3:30pm on Tuesday, January 22nd, according to Beech Tree News.

According to the report, the suspect was a white male in his early 30s with short hair with tattoos on his neck and arms wearing a grey sweatshirt and jeans. BTN said he kicked in the door of the residence and was in process of walking off the porch with a large screen television in hand when confronted by the homeowner. 

After a brief scuffle, the suspect escaped by driving over an embankment.  He headed east on KY 70 toward Edmonson County.  He was driving a black SUV with dark tinted windows.

If you have any information, please contact the Butler County Sheriff's Department at 270-526-3676.

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