Home invasion rattles Schoharie residents

A man wearing a ski mask and a blue hoodie has the residents of Schoharie County nervous this week after he allegedly invaded a home on Route 30 early on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Social media lit up with gossip on Saturday as drivers along Route 30 saw police action in the town of Schoharie.

According to a press release from the Schoharie County Sheriff's Office, a man invaded the residence at 8:49 a.m., and then fled along Route 30. Police are looking for anyone who matches his description.

The Schoharie Times Journal called the incident "bizarre," and said that one person was injured. The paper got more details about the crime from Schoharie County Sheriff Tony Desmond: 

There are three apartments in the home just north of the Carrot Barn on Route 30. The man, Sheriff Desmond said, entered the apartment through the front door. Three people were home at the time. No shots were fired and no weapon was reported as being displayed, he added. One person was injured during the incident and was treated and released. Sheriff Desmond wouldn't give any more details about the person who was injured and declined comment on the motive for the home invasion. 

Police are the public to call the Schoharie County tip line with any information: 518-295-2295. 

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