Suspect took shower after breaking into Gwinnett County home, police say

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police are searching for a suspect accused of a strange act of personal hygiene during a burglary.

Police have shared photos of the older man hoping that someone can help identify him.

What we know:

Officials say the break-in happened at around 4:40 a.m. on Feb. 5 at a home on Cannings Lake Court in unincorporated Lawrenceville.

According to police, the man entered the home through an unlocked door and took a shower. "Made his way inside the home, he shuffled around some of the items and then made his way into the restroom and took a shower," said Gwinnett County Police Cpl. Juan Madiedo.

The man fled the scene when he was confronted by the homeowner and took with him a copy of the home's key, a lighter, and knife, investigators say. "It's definitely a little bizarre when someone walks into your home like this. Luckily there was no violence here," said Cpl. Madiedo.

Police described the suspect as an older white man with a slender build and a tattoo on his upper right arm. "There's no connection between the victim in this case and the suspect however we're hoping through the images provided that someone out there might recognize this individual," said Cpl. Madiedo.

What they're saying:

Neighbors are shocked about the incident. "It was surprising. Anytime you hear something unusual like that you're just kind of surprised," said Kathleen Brown.

"Just making sure we've locked all the doors. I guess because it's been a quiet neighborhood at times we get a little casual with it but we've been trying to be more on top of it," Brown said.

What you can do:

 If you have any information that could help with the case, call the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.