STONEHAM — Police Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department is investigating an armed home invasion that occurred on Thanksgiving morning.
On Thursday, Nov. 28, at approximately 5:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to a reported home invasion that occurred at an apartment complex on Fallon Road.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victims, a man and a woman, who said that two suspects entered their unlocked apartment while they were sleeping after they returned home for the night. The suspects forcibly entered the bedroom and demanded money. The victims reported that one of the suspects brandished a folding knife and punched the male resident while threatening to stab him if he didn’t remain silent.
The suspects ransacked the apartment and obtained an undisclosed amount of cash along with other valuables.
One suspect is described as a black male who was wearing a green and black North Face jacket, black sweat pants, and a mask.
The other suspect is described as a white male with blue eyes who was wearing all black clothing and a mask.
Police believe that this was not a random act of violence. There will be an increased police presence and additional patrols in the area, but there is no ongoing threat to the neighborhood at this time.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Stoneham Police Detective Sgt. Christopher Dalis at 781-438-1215 ext. 3133.
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