The home's owner is said to have confronted the suspects, who allegedly fled the scene in the owner's vehicle. Continue for the details shared to date.
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Denver cops' first blast of info about the crime is encompassed in a two-part tweet. Here's part one....
BREAKING (1/2)#DPD responded to 7000blk E Exposition on a report of Burglary where homeowner confronted multiple suspects. Suspects fled
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 25, 2014
...and here's part two:
BREAKING (2/2) in homeowners blue Toyota Highlander on Exposition. Ongoing investigation no further info#Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 25, 2014
Even before the DPD weighed in, Fox31's Chris Jose was already on the scene. Below, see one of his Twitpic dispatches....
Residents in the 7000 blk of E Exposition will likely be waking up to a crime scene after a reported home invasion pic.twitter.com/n8UYutylCY
— Chris Jose TV (@CJose) August 25, 2014...and another:
Active crime scene on the 7000 blk of E Exposition. Waiting for @DenverPolice PIO to confirm info. Details soon pic.twitter.com/mnbjkt3ObN
— Chris Jose TV (@CJose) August 25, 2014"PIO" stands for public-information officer -- meaning that the Denver Police Department deems what went down as sufficiently alarming that it's sending a spokesperson to address it. In the meantime, we're betting those nearby residents mentioned by Jose are already wide awake -- and have already double-checked the locks on their doors.
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