Burglar sprays victim in bid to escape

A burglar temporarily blinded his victim by spraying them with pepper spray so they could flee the scene.

Luxembourg police report that the incident occurred at a property in route d'Esch in Luxembourg City on Saturday night.

The victim heard a noise during Saturday night. When they went to investigate, the victim startled an intruder who responded by spraying pepper spray and fleeing.

The intruder was described as 1.6 metres tall. He wore a grey cap and workman's clothes.

The incident was one of eight burglaries reported the same night around the country.

Other burglaries were reported in Ettelbruck, Linger, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg City and Platen. A burglary attempt was recorded in Rodt and Mamer.

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