illegal entry

It is not known if the man was familiar to the family.

Kennewick Police are investigating a case of 'squatting,' or people illegally moving into and living in a vacant home. Police responded to this home at 103 South Kellogg street after neighbors reported seeing people moving in some belongings and taking up residence...

As one poster on social media put it, 'if you're going to invite yourself in at least sit down and have a beer with the residents.'  Police didn't think it was so funny nor did the homeowner.