Suspect, 9, identified in attempted burglary

A Marine Drive resident entered her home at around 8:15 p.m. Sunday to find a young burglary suspect in her house.

According to the police report, the boy was in a bedroom attempting to steal a purse. The suspect left through a rear door and jumped a fence.

Police located a boy fitting the suspect's description on Sunshine Drive. He was identified by the victim.

The Youth Bureau will handle the case.