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NCPD Investigating Attempted Burglary in Manhasset

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A 75-year-old woman was home when someone tried to rob her house.

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Manhasset, NY - February 9, 2014  - The Third Squad is investigating an Attempted Burglary that occurred on February 7, 2014 at 6:38 PM in Manhasset.
 
According to detectives, a 75 year old female victim was upstairs in her Chapel Road home when she heard a loud noise.  When she ran downstairs, the victim saw that someone had kicked in her front door. The subject (no description) fled the scene on foot westbound Chapel Road.  There were no proceeds or reported injuries. 
 
Detectives request anyone with information regarding this crime to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS.  All callers will remain anonymous.