Woman arrested after ax attack during Albuquerque home break-in

A suspect faces multiple charges after he was arrested for an armed burglary with an axe. The burglary occurred in the 400 block of Solano Drive NE. Court documents show Albuquerque police responded to the incident on Tuesday, September 10th. Your Neighborhood: Local News from KOAT Action 7 NewsPolice responded to a caller who reported being chased by a woman with an axe. The victim told police she was on the phone when the doorbell rang. Police made contact with the victim outside the home after she managed to escape her attacker. She wasn't expecting anyone and ignored it, according to court documents. She then told police that a person was seen walking past a window. That woman, identified as 31-year-old Laura Barta of Albuquerque, told her to leave the house, claiming it belonged to her friend. Follow us on social networks: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram | YouTube This led to Barta allegedly grabbing an ax in the backyard and attacking the victim. Barta is accused of breaking a glass door and entering the house through the back door. The victim said Barta then followed her as she tried to escape and hit her on the shoulder with the ax, according to court documents. Barta faces charges of aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, criminal damage and theft. Court records show several items were stolen from the home. Barta was arrested and brought to court on Saturday September 28th.Action 7 News on the go: Download our app for free