Home invasion foiled by dog; police seek male, female suspect
WILTON - Police are asking the public to be on the look out for two suspects in an assault and home invasion on Birch Street that allegedly occurred on the evening of July 4.
According to Wilton Police Chief Heidi Wilcox, at roughly 10 p.m. Wednesday evening, police received a 9-1-1 call regarding a reported burglary on Birch Street, a dead-end road off Depot Street. The caller reported that an 18-year-old woman in the home had been assaulted by the two intruders, who are being described as a slender female, about 5-feet, 7-inches in height and a male of average build, about six-feet in height. Both individuals are believed to be in their late teens.
The alleged victim was transported by NorthStar EMS to Franklin Memorial Hospital with minor injuries and was later released. She told investigators that the family dog had bitten the male subject in his shin and that the suspects fled the house while she was in the bedroom, protected by the dog. Franklin County Sheriff's Department attempted a K-9 track from the house, but no arrest had been made as of Thursday afternoon.
Wilcox said that nothing was taken from the home, which was unlocked. No weapons were believed to be involved.
Anyone with information about the incident or suspects should contact the Wilton Police Department at 645-3876.
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Just a reminder we no longer have the safety we once had
Sounds more like a personal attack on the victim rather than an attempted robbery.
Good Dog!! Get that pooch a big ol bone! :-)
Mans best Friend...
here we go again...just when we thought things finally settled down.
Saddened for the young girl, her sense of security has been taken from her.
When will all these break-ins stop? how many more do we need behind bars?
Franklin County is in desperate need of JOBS!
Drs and Hospital should be on the look out, 99% of animal bits will get infection & won't clear up with out antibiotics. I would keep that dog, mans best friend in this case woman's best friend
The dog is a hero! Have HIM (OR HER) checked for infection after coming into contact with vermin.
Yay dog! Sounds like these people were after that woman, and her dog did right by her.
just think if that been a 9mm. carry always
Themore time I spend with people,the more I appreciate my dogs.
thank god that she is alright i hope that your peace of mind will come back to you i miss you thanks god for that dog !!!!
Now, go ahead and try that at my house . Let me know, I will leave the door wide open and oh don't complain when I put a large piece of lead in both of you . Oh, and tell your friends too. I have plenty to go around. That is the only thing these people understand !!!! Just maybe those things will stop ,if people start showing these thugs they can't get away with that . Hey Girl, I hope your O.K. the police will get them because they will brag about it.
Wilton should shut off more street lights right?
Yes, this was my very sister who this happened to. She's been very emotional, but she is doing ok. =) Thanks for the support, guys. =)
My dogs don't let go will I say out Google dog. come t.o m
y house dog food is very expensive
You are one lucky lady I'm glad you are okay.... You are lucky to have such a dedicated dog. Just another story to show we dont always have to throw guns into the mix. Dogs are GREAT protection. People may put down pitbulls and rottweilers, but give me a rotti any day ! ! ! However, people like this deserve to get shot ! Get a life people.
I DO NOT HAVE A DOG. BUT I HAVE A BIG GUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
maybe the dog should get his carry permit. name him double trouble.