SIERRA MADRE — A burglar smashed the window of a family’s house early Saturday, but apparently ran off before getting inside, police said.

The incident was reported about 8 a.m. in the 600 block of Holly Trail Path, Sierra Madre police Sgt. Joe Ortiz said.

“Residents were home. They heard the sound of breaking glass,” Ortiz said.

The would-be intruder apparently fled after realizing the home was occupied, the sergeant said. A description of the burglar was not available.

Police found that a window screen at the home had been pried off and a window smashed, he added.

Anyone with information is asked to call Sierra Madre police at 626-355-1414.