Man injured in confrontation with burglar

Burglar took swords, video games, shoes

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Posted: 09/11/2012
Last Updated: 248 days ago

SAN DIEGO - Police are looking for a burglar Tuesday who took four samurai swords from an apartment and attacked one of the residents.

The incident occurred at around 3:45 a.m. in the 5600 block of Andros Place.

Police said the burglar entered an apartment and began taking items including four samurai swords, PlayStation 3 games and shoes.

Two roommates who live in the apartment woke up and confronted the burglar.

A fight ensued and one of the roommates was beaten and suffered a head injury.

The injured man was taken to the hospital but is expected to recover.

Police said the burglar is still at-large, but that the swords have been recovered.

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