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Police Searching For Attempted Robbery Suspect

Joel Hatfield
Allegheny County Police/ Jail

PITTSBURGH (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) - Police are searching for a suspect in an attempted robbery over the weekend.

Authorities say Joel Hatfield is wanted for an attempted home invasion in Dormont Sunday morning.


The occupant of the apartment told police he heard noises at his door and when he went to investigate was confronted by Hatfield who was armed with a knife.

The resident of the apartment had a gun on him and got into a struggle with the intruder, hitting him in the head with his pistol and firing a shot that missed the suspect. He then fled the scene.

Hatfield is homeless but is known for frequent the Dormont area.

The 28-year-old is described as a white male, standing 5 feet 10 inches and weighs about 160 lbs.

He was last seen wearing a blue and white hooded sweatshirt and may have a laceration on his head.

Hatfield is facing several charges, including aggravated assault and burglary

Anyone with information is asked to call County Police at 1-833-ALL-TIPS.