KENT, Wash. — Residents in a Kent neighborhood are shaken up after a man fought off police and escaped after being caught inside a home on Saturday afternoon.
Police responded to the home in the 4300 block of 217th Street at about 3:40 p.m. The caller, who was a roommate inside the house, told police they heard the homeowner’s daughter crying and saying, “I don’t have any money.”
When police got there, the girl pointed to a room where a man was found hiding in the closet. He fought with officers and was able to run away. One of the officers was scratched during the fight but is going to be okay.
Rowena Little, who lives in the neighborhood where it happened, was still anxious Monday, especially since the suspect hasn't been found.
"I couldn't sleep that night, because I was really stressed with what had happened," said Little.
Police said the man dropped a firearm that he was holding as he ran down the stairs of the home.
Little said officers searched all over her neighborhood and even came to search inside her house.
"It's scary when it's so close to home," Little said.
Police also used a police K-9 to help search, but they didn't find the suspect.
Rowena said her neighbors have been broken into before and that's prompted her and her husband to buy a Ring security system, alarms, and new locks.
Kent police are investigating if the man used a car to leave the scene. A car that was parked in front of the residence was gone when officers came back. Police said Saturday it is unknown if it was a neighbor or the suspect’s car.