Terrified Austin Woman Confronts and Chases Intruder Out of Her Home

AUSTIN, Texas — A quiet residential neighborhood in Austin was the scene of a dramatic confrontation when a local woman woke up to find an intruder inside her residence and chased him off the property in what she described as a terrifying ordeal.

The incident took place in the middle of the night while the homeowner was asleep. She was startled awake by unusual noises coming from the living area of her home. Upon investigating the sounds, she came face-to-face with an unknown male intruder who had gained entry into the residence. Instead of panicking, the woman yelled at the intruder and actively chased him out of the house and down the driveway.

“It was pure adrenaline and instinct,” the homeowner recalled in a post-incident interview. “Once I realized what was happening, my only thought was to get him out of my home. It was absolutely terrifying, and the gravity of what could have happened didn't set in until he was gone and I was calling the police.”

Austin Police Department officers responded to the call and searched the surrounding area, but the suspect had already fled. Investigators believe the intruder may have entered through an unlocked window or door. Police have commended the homeowner's bravery but caution residents to avoid direct confrontation with intruders whenever possible to prevent escalation and potential violence.

Following the break-in, neighborhood watch groups have urged residents to double-check their home security systems, ensure all doors and windows are securely locked at night, and keep exterior lighting illuminated. APD is asking anyone who may have witnessed suspicious individuals or captured doorbell camera footage in the area to contact detectives immediately.