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Masked man kicks in door, pushes woman down, flees

By Billie Owens

City police are hunting for a man who reportedly kicked in the door of a residence, entered and pushed a woman down, then fled the scene.

It happened in the area of Park and State streets. He left via the rear yard, toward Bank Street, possibly to a wooded area nearby.

The intruder is described as a white male wearing a dark mask, gray gloves, a black T-shirt and blue jeans. He's about 5'8'' to 5'10" tall.

Detectives have been called to the scene and a K-9 unit is also requested.

UPDATE (2:46 p.m.): The location of the incident is 142 State St. The suspect is believed to have fled to a heavily wooded area between State and Bank streets, where residents say old greenhouses used to be. There is a Mancuso properties for-sale sign in front of the property. Police are setting up a parameter to search within.

UPDATE (3:05 p.m.): The police are asking anyone who sees a person fitting the suspect's description to immediately call 9-1-1.

UPDATE (3:15 p.m.): The victim, Angela, told police she left to take her dog on a walk and when she returned, a man came running out of her house, apparently knocking her down in the process. He was carrying a duffle bag. When she entered her house, the only item she found missing was her X Box 360.

She also told police that she slept upstairs on the couch last night and had the curtains closed. She noticed when she came home from walking the dog that the curtains were open. She says she thinks this may indicate the intruder knew her and was looking out the window for her return.

Between state, city and Sheriff's personnel, there are at least a dozen law enforcement units on scene.

UPDATE (3:33 p.m.): Dispatchers say a suspect matching the description, and carrying a ski mask, has been spotted near Elsworth and Summit streets.

UPDATE (3:36 p.m.): The person spotted near Elsworth and Summit is apparently not the suspect. He was carrying a knit beanie cap, but not a duffle bag or anything else. The search continues.

UPDATE (4:28 p.m.): The search has been called off and law enforcement units are back in service. The suspect remains at large. Detectives are staying in the area to process the scene.

UPDATE (4:52 p.m.): A possible suspect is reportedly walking "soaking wet" at around 16 Bank St. He was spotted on Tracy, crossed Washington, now on Bank.

UPDATE (4:56 p.m.): False alarm -- the guy on Bank is not the suspect, according to police.


George Richardson

Could that person be looking for 15 minutes of fame, followed by ten years of three hots and a cot? Hmmm, Howard and Billie, you might want to rethink this thing before you get blamed for people being stupid, like Google Maps is taking heat. Lawyers and bankers these days are like snails and slugs except less beneficial to the environment. However, all I have to do is get the hell away from my computer and the world is nearly perfect again. Rain, cool, crazy vegetables and flowers everywhere. Like a Beatles cartoon. Peace and love people. You know I love y'all because I keep saying it, against my better judgement. This is Facebook, right? Or, at least Twitter? Where am I?

Jun 9, 2010, 4:02pm Permalink
Frank Bartholomew

With all the law enforcement on scene, it would be a shame if they don't catch him.I'm thinking he lives nearby,and got to his residence before police arrived in force. If he was in the woods between Bank and State Streets, he would have to be soaking wet from the helo"s rotors.

Jun 9, 2010, 4:39pm Permalink
George Richardson

I agree George, the other George, it is easy to entrap a scumbag, but no killing allowed. Go out there and kick his ass instead. It feels just as good and the BPD will back you up, as they should. Now I'm going to the garden.

Jun 9, 2010, 4:44pm Permalink
jonathan bell

the sheriffs K9 handler is the best police officer in the state of new york and probably one of the greatest men ive ever met brian thompson is an amazing individual and dedicated to the people of the county. if they didnt find this person there is something strange going on

Jun 9, 2010, 11:42pm Permalink
lucinda barber

Definitely say he is a local. Being he was watching for her return home, seemed to know his way around there to get away so quickly with carrying a duffel bag. I would say he lives real close by being he was able to not be found. A K9, cops spaced out so much in the area and even the helicopter over head and he could not be found. I live just around the conner from where it happened. My girls are scared to be home alone now til this guy is caught.

Jun 10, 2010, 10:11am Permalink

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