Sheriff: Auburn Suspect Runs Over Resident Who Interrupted Burglary
AUBURN (CBS13) — An interrupted burglary at a residence in Auburn turned into an attempted murder case, authorities say.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office says, back on the afternoon of Aug. 2, a man had returned to his Timberline Villas home and found the front door was open. His stuff was sprawled about - and a strange car was also parked in the driveway.
Deputies say the resident went up to confront that person in the driveway, but that's when the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and tried to stab him.
While the resident was able to dodge the attack, deputies say the suspect then drove at him - running him over.
The resident suffered significant injuries, deputies say, but he is expected to survive.
A different witness later helped deputies track down the suspect. He was soon pulled over along Bell Road and arrested.
Deputies say the suspect has been identified as 51-year-old Mount Shasta resident Christopher Blair. He has been booked into jail and is facing charges of attempted murder and burglary.