A man with previous convictions for sexual assault and kidnapping was arrested Monday after someone tried to break into an Esquimalt woman’s home.
Police were called to an area near Fleming Beach, by Macaulay Point, about 9:30 p.m. for a report that neighbours were holding a man down.
Witnesses told police the woman screamed for help as the man tried to enter her home through a window.
Several neighbours heard her and responded, chasing after the man when he ran off.
A 63-year-old Victoria man was arrested without incident and remains in custody.
Police are recommending charges of trespassing at night, breaking-and-entering and assault.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 or Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
