More information released on Berlin home invasion

BERLIN, Md. – Police have released more information on a Berlin home invasion that took place in late August.

The incident took place at around 10:45 p.m. on August 21st, in the 200 block of Broad Street. Officers quickly arrived on scene and learned that a male suspect had used a rocking chair that was outside of the residence to break a window and enter the home while the owners were inside. One of the victims was present in the room where the suspect initiated entry and reported that the suspect pulled out a black handgun and demanded the location of a safe. After a brief struggle with one of the victims, the suspect fled on foot through an exterior door.

The suspect was described as a male wearing gloves, a mask, and clothing that covered the majority of his body. He is approximately 6 feet tall, between the ages of 25 and 35, slender build, and was wearing a gray sweater and a beanie. The victims said they did not recognize any accent from the suspect.

Anyone with information on this home invasion is asked to contact Detective Suarez with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation at 410-632-1111 ext. 2252.

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