A Maine man held a woman he believed was breaking into his neighbor's home at gunpoint until police arrived on the scene.

Police Charge a Woman Caught By a Resident With Burglary

Lindsay Clark, 43, is charged with attempted burglary and criminal mischief.

Norway Neighbor Holds Suspect at Gunpoint

The charges stem from an incident in Norway that started with a resident of King Street hearing banging noises from his neighbor's house. He took his firearm and went to investigate the source of the commotion. That's when he found Clark allegedly trying to break in.

According to WGME-TV, the woman stopped what she was doing when the armed man confronted her. He called 911 and then held the woman at gunpoint until police arrived on the scene.

Nothing Was Taken in Norway Attempted Burglary

Officials say nothing was stolen in the incident but the house sustained some damage. Clark was taken to the Oxford County Jail.

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