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Attempted home invasion in Kent caught on camera, suspect still on the loose

An attempted home invasion early Sunday morning was caught on Ring camera footage. Police are still searching for the suspect.

KENT, Wash. — An attempted home invasion in Kent early Sunday morning was captured on Ring security camera footage.

According to the Kent Police Department, the victims were returning to their home at 23800 135th Place around 1 a.m. Sunday. The video shows a man with a gun running quickly behind them while they are walking into their home through the front door. 

The victims were able to make it inside the house and shut the door behind them before the suspect was able to get inside. 

The suspect then took a couple of seconds to break the security camera with a gun and take what was left. 

Credit: Kent Police Department
The suspect is seen using a gun to break off the security camera from its wall mount.

Although there is clear footage of the entire incident, the suspect has not been caught or identified. Kent detectives are still investigating.

Below is a picture of the suspect captured during the incident.

Credit: Kent Police Department

You can watch the video from Kent police below:

ATTEMPTED HOME INVASION RING VIDEO See related press release about this incident here: https://www.facebook.com/kentpolicedepartment/posts/pfbid0Px5DCms412qZmFetBezxGb1CAo4awSQaBCngaFmjCdFLnKzr6CNRwaPVfQVpqHP8l

Posted by Kent Police Department on Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Last month, six people were arrested in connection to a string of home invasion robberies that mostly targeted Asian Americans in south Seattle. Seattle police said earlier this month they had been investigating 14 incidents since June.

In multiple instances, the suspects "accosted victims outside of their homes," forcing entry into their residences. During these robberies, the victims were assaulted or held at gunpoint.

Police say it is still unclear why the Asian American community was largely targeted in these crimes.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. 

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