Suspect sought after burglary attempt in Kuttawa

Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred early Sunday morning in Kuttawa.

According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3 a.m. a residential burglary was reported to be in progress.

When a deputy arrived, the suspect had reportedly fled the scene after kicking in the front door to the residence where a family of four lived.

Authorities said one person in the home had a minor injury when the door was forcibly opened. The injury did not require medical attention.

Sheriff’s office personnel interviewed potential witnesses and collected evidence before they identified a suspect who lives outside of Lyon County. Efforts to locate the suspect on Sunday afternoon were unsuccessful.

The Sheriff's office said the suspect will be identified publicly once a warrant is issued by the Court or the suspect is located.

Deputies said there is no known connection between the suspect and the victims in this incident.