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(AP) -- Clayton County police are searching for a burglar who broke into a couple's home, tied them up and beat them. 

Officer Kevin Hughes said the couple was asleep inside their Ellenwood home when they woke up and saw a man wearing all black and a ski mask. He was holding a gun.  The intruder tied the couple up and beat both of them. Hughes said the wife was attacked more viciously. 

The burglar then ransacked the home, taking $400 in cash and items valued at a total of $1,500.

The couple called police when the burglar fled. Officers searched the area, but could not find the suspect. 

The woman was treated at the hospital for minor injuries.

Anyone with information may call at 770-473-5400.

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