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Burglary suspects in ski masks flee Clifton home, crash head‑on into police cruiser

Police say three men wore ski masks and used a crowbar to try forcing their way into a home on Haussler Terrace.

News 12 Staff

Jan 21, 2026, 12:44 PM

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An attempted home break‑in in Clifton led to a head‑on crash with a police car.

Police say three men wore ski masks and used a crowbar to try forcing their way into a home on Haussler Terrace.

The suspects sped away after noticing someone was home.

Officers tracked down the car, which led to a chase that ended in the head‑on crash and injured an officer. A handgun was recovered at the scene.

All three men face attempted burglary and related charges.

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