Alaska State Troopers investigating a home burglary in Two Rivers were on hand to make an arrest when a man showed up with gloves and a handgun stolen from the home.
The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (http://bit.ly/ZqqaPU) reports 35-year-old Levi Retynski was arrested Sunday on theft charges.
He also was charged with attempted murder. Prosecutors say he pulled out a stolen gun and tried to shoot a resident who attempted to detain him.
Two Rivers is 24 miles east of Fairbanks.
Residents told investigating troopers Sunday a burglar had taken items, including a truck, and left behind another truck.
Retynski returned Sunday and said he was there to pick up the truck.
Residents attempted to detain him. Troopers say he pulled out the gun and attempted to fire but was subdued.
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Information from: Fairbanks (Alaska) Daily News-Miner, http://www.newsminer.com
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