Maryland homeowners open door for home invader thinking it's trick-or-treaters

Homeowners in Rockville, Maryland, got an unexpected scare on Halloween when they mistook a home invader for trick-or-treaters, police say.

The homeowners said they heard the doorbell ring and opened the door for what they thought were trick-or-treaters. Instead, a man at the front door allegedly forced his way inside, according to the Rockville City Police.

Officers were called to the home on Pebble Ridge Court at about 8 p.m. Tuesday for a home invasion. They found one of the homeowners in the front yard holding the man on the ground.

The homeowners were not injured.

The suspect was taken into custody and faces several charges. He is described as a 23-year-old man.

It's not clear if the homeowners and the suspect know each other.