Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department report at around 10:20-a.m. today (Friday), Officers were called to a residence in the 1900 block of Ave B for a burglary to a residence. The homeowner reported hearing a loud noise at the back door and went to investigate.

The homeowner reported finding damage to the back door and confronted a man standing in the hallway with a crowbar in his hand. During the confrontation, the suspect fled the scene on foot in an unknown direction of travel. He was described as being a white male approximately 6-feet 1-inch tall, with an average build and wearing dark clothing.

The incident remains under investigation. If anyone has any information about this or any other crimes, please call Crime Stoppers at (712) 328‐STOP(7867).