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Knife-Wielding 14-Year-Old Girl Defends Home From Career Criminal Intruder

Avery Cormier was home with her younger sister when she realized someone was breaking in. She called 911 and grabbed two steak knives from her kitchen and then screamed at the man to leave.

The suspect in the incident was a “career criminal” and officers are commending the teenager for her quick thinking and bravery in a terrifying situation.

A 14-year old girl warded off a man who broke into her house -- and police said she even helped them catch...

The suspect in the incident was a “career criminal” and officers are commending the teenager for her quick thinking and bravery in a terrifying situation.

Avery Cormier was home with her younger sister when she realized someone was breaking in. She called 911 and grabbed two steak knives from her kitchen and then screamed at the man to leave.

A 14-year-old armed herself with kitchen knives and chased an alleged intruder from her Middleborough, Massachusetts, home Friday morning.

Joseph Ridge, 58, was attempting to break into the house when Avery confronted him with two steak knives

Her mother said the girl was armed with two steak knives when she confronted the man away.

Avery Cormier was awoken by the sound of a man breaking into her Middleborough home around 7:20 a.m. on Friday morning, according to police. #middleborough