Two gunmen, who attempted to break into the house of a licensed firearm holder, fled leaving a weapon after they were challenged by the homeowner in the Havendale Area of Kingston 19 yesterday morning.

Reports are that about 5:00 a.m., the occupant of the house was awakened by strange sounds and realised that intruders were trying to get in. One of the men pointed a gun at the occupant through a window. The owner of the house challenged the gunmen but they escaped.

The police were called and, during a search of the premises, the gunman's firearm, a .22 Beretta pistol, serial number DAA281084, with a magazine containing seven rounds of ammunition, was found.

The Constant Spring police are investigating.