Naked Florida Man Tries to Break Into Woman’s Home in Palm Coast

A late-night scare turned awkward when a Palm Coast woman reported her neighbor trying to break into her home, without any clothes on.

Palm Coast, Florida

Deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are calling 63-year-old Matthew Hunter the “birthday suit bandit” after the unsettling incident on Foxhall Lane.

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A Terrifying Midnight Encounter

Just after midnight on Saturday, April 26, a woman called 911, reporting a naked man attempting to enter her home. She told dispatchers she heard what sounded like a knife scraping the lock of her front door. When deputies arrived, they spotted a completely unclothed man walking away from the home. He was later identified as the woman’s neighbor, Matthew Hunter.

Investigators found fresh damage to the front door, including gouge marks along the door frame and molding, confirming the woman’s account.

“Let Me In!” — A Neighbor Turns Aggressive

According to the arrest report, the woman looked out her front window and saw Hunter yelling threats and demanding that she open the door. Fearing for her safety, she stayed inside and waited for deputies to arrive.

Hunter’s wife later told deputies that he had been drinking heavily and was also taking psychiatric medication. She admitted she was scared of him but didn’t realize he had left their home — she had been asleep at the time.

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Charges Filed, Court Date Set

Hunter is facing several charges, including:

• Attempted burglary
• Exposure of sexual organs
• Criminal mischief

He is scheduled to appear for arraignment on May 27 at 8:30 a.m., according to Flagler County court records.

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