Lawrence police are investigating a burglary and battery that occurred early last Friday morning, said Sgt. Dan Ward, Lawrence Police Department.

The burglary occurred about 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of Kentucky Street, according to a police report.

A 22-year-old KU student reported the incident to police after he came home and found an unknown individual standing outside the door to his residence, holding items that belonged to his roommate, Ward said.

The man confronted the individual and tackled him when he tried to run away, Ward said, and the suspect then sprayed the man in his face with pepper spray and ran from the scene.

Items taken include a $350 Minolta digital camera, a $450 Sony digital camera and $1,000 worth of jewelry, according to the report.

The man described the suspect as a white male, 5-foot-5, 130 pounds with brownish-blond facial hair.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 843-TIPS.