MEDFORD, Ore. — Thanks to a watchful Medford neighbor, a burglary in progress was abruptly halted when a suspect fled the scene on foot after being confronted by a neighbor.

The Medford Police Department reports that the incident occurred last Friday night at a residence near the 100 block of Tripp Street.

An alert neighbor contacted the police department and reported a burglary in progress. The neighbor told police that he immediately checked his neighbor’s property after hearing the sound of breaking glass.

Tidings Timeline

Dec 5, 2025: about 10 p.m. Neighbor hears glass breaking near the 100 block of Tripp St.

Dec 5, 2025: Neighbor finds suspect trying to enter through a broken window and confronts him.

Dec 5, 2025: Suspect flees on foot; officers search but do not locate him.

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