A still from the security camera, of a burglar who authorities are pursuing near Elk. (Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office via Bay City News)

MENDOCINO Co., 5/14/21 — A homeowner near Elk, who was away from home, spotted a burglar breaking into his house on a live security camera late Wednesday night. According to a press release from the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office, the owner called 911 and deputies were dispatched to the home where they gave chase to the intruder, until he fire upon them. A short gunfight resulted, and the burglar got away. Soon thereafter, officers from several local law enforcement departments arrived to begin searching for the man, who remains at large.

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Adrian Fernandez Baumann is the managing editor of The Mendocino Voice and a founder. He lives in the Willits area and has a dog named Bravo.