Police are looking for a lone suspect following an aggravated burglary incident in West Bay on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident, police said in a statement Thursday, happened around 1pm in the vicinity of Boltins Avenue, West Bay.

Police said it was reported that at around 10:45am, the victim heard a sound coming from the back door. When he checked, he saw a man armed with a knife inside the mesh enclosed porch, who was attempting to open the back door into the house.

The victim screamed and the man ran off.

Police said nothing was reported stolen from the residence.

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The suspect was described as about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, of slim build and dark complexion. He was wearing a white shirt and blue jean shorts, with a white shirt covering his face.

Police are asking anyone with information, or who saw anything suspicious in the area around this time to call the West Bay Police Station on 949-3999. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS confidential tip line at 949-7777, or the police website.