Indian Head RCMP are investigating an attempted break and enter early Saturday morning.
They say the homeowner found a male suspect in his detached garage, loading items into a bag.
The suspect dropped the bag and fled down an alley when confronted, and has not yet been located.
Mounties say the man was younger, smaller and wearing black clothes and a brown mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP or Crimestoppers.