ST. MARYS, Ga. – Police in St. Marys are looking for a would-be burglar they said assaulted a woman in her home with a hammer Thursday.
Police and other agencies were called to Sunnyside Court and began searching for the man. The search lasted several hours, but the man was not found.
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The man is described as white, between 5 feet 7 and 5 feet 9 inches tall and between 120 and 130 pounds. He was said to be middle-aged, with shoulder-length dark blond/light brown unkempt hair, and a full beard. His hair was greasy or unclean.
The victim said he was wearing a dirty blue plaid long sleeve shirt, but she did not have a description of his pants or shoes.
Police said the attempted burglar had the appearance of a homeless person. They said it's possible he's been seen in the area riding a bicycle.
Anyone with any information about the man's identity is asked to call 911, or contact Detective Sgt. Chris Winkle at 912-882-4488.