A couple living on Russell Island endured a terrifying 25-minute ordeal when a 40-year-old woman with scissors broke into their home around 7 a.m. CCTV footage showed the woman standing in the hallway and confronting them as they woke. The intruder attacked their bedroom door, prompting the husband to hold it shut while his wife called emergency services.
When the woman moved toward the back door, the husband—wearing only underpants—emerged and grappled with her in a fierce struggle. During the fight, the wife seized the scissors while remaining on the phone with dispatch. The trespasser was finally subdued and handcuffed just as police arrived, and officers found a small amount of methamphetamine on her. The couple, who had always left their home unlocked in the once-peaceful island community, now say they are shaken and call on neighbors to lock their doors.