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Man arrested after attempted break-in at Milwaukee police chief Norman's home; firearms found nearby

Man taken into custody at Milwaukee police chief Norman's home; weapons found nearby
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One person was taken into custody Wednesday night after an alleged attempted break-in at Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman's home.

According to Milwaukee police, a 67-year-old man "was observed attempting to gain entry" into the residence in the northwest part of the city.

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Two firearms were recovered in the vicinity of Norman's home, according to MPD.

Norman was not home at the time, according to sources familiar with the incident.

Watch: Man taken into custody at Milwaukee police chief Norman's home; weapons found nearby

Man taken into custody at Milwaukee police chief Norman's home; weapons found nearby

Police arrived and the man was taken into custody. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

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