Licking County Break-in

The Licking County Sheriff’s Office investigates an attempted break-in into a home.

It happened at 913 East Main Street in Newark. Authorities said the homeowner observed someone knocking on his door and upon asking who was there, the window on the door shattered as someone was breaking it.

Authorities said the homeowner retrieved a pepper-ball gun and shot at the intruders. The homeowner believes he struck at least one of the subjects.

The three suspects ran westbound on East Main Street. Newark Police conducted a K9 search with no results.

Anyone with anyone information on the identities of the three suspects are asked to contact the Licking County Sheriff’s Office.