“According to the report, the homeowner heard a noise inside their house, went to see what it was and discovered a strange woman near the kitchen,” RCMP Cpl. Crystal Evelyn said in a news release.

“When the homeowner told the woman to leave and that she was calling police, the suspect allegedly hit her with an object, then attempted to assault her with a knife.”

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Evelyn said the homeowner was able to get the attacker to leave. The only thing stolen was a bag of potatoes.

The suspect is described as a First Nations woman standing approximately five-foot-five with a thin build. She was wearing glasses, a black jacket and white jeans."

The police report did not disclose how the assailant gained access to the house.

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