City policy say they were called to 38 Barrow St. just before 12:30 a.m. Friday to respond to a domestic incident. On arrival police learned that 41 year old James Houser tried to forcibly steal money from a female victim. Houser left the scene before police arrived, but were able to track him down with the help of K-9 Mitchell – who found Houser behind Connell’s Bar, at the intersection of Winsor and Allen Streets.

Houser was charged with 3^rd degree attempted robbery, criminal mischief, and forcible touching. He was sent to the city jail to await arraignment later today.