By Mary Meaux

The News staff writer

BRIDGE CITY — Bridge City police continued their search Thursday for a man who reportedly tried to burglarize a home with the homeowner still inside.

Meanwhile, the homeowner is recuperating from surgery after accidentally shooting himself in the foot; an injury he received while trying to keep the burglar from entering the home.

The quiet town of Bridge City is not known for such residential burglaries and BCPD Chief Steve Faircloth said he cannot remember the last time the city had a home robbery.

Police received the call of a residential burglary in progress at about 12:51 a.m. Oct. 30 in the 300 block of Rachel. According to a press release, the suspect forced open the front door of the home and the homeowner fired several shots at the suspect with a semi-automatic pistol. The suspect then left the scene on foot and has not been identified. There is no indication the suspect was shot during the incident.

“This continues to be investigated thoroughly and vigorously,” Faircloth said.

Faircloth said nothing was taken during the crime.

The suspect is described as a white male with thin build and a long goatee. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket and jeans.

If you have information about this crime you can call EasTex Crime Stoppers at 724-TIPS or the local police at 735-5028.